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Door hinge spring replacement?
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12/08/17 10:41 AM
12/08/17 10:41 AM
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cudaerik
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I need to replace a borken door hinge spring on my 70 Cuda, Is it possible to do this without removing the door hinge?
Last edited by cudaerik; 12/08/17 12:13 PM.
1970 Plymouth Cuda, 512cid on 230 400 block, 5 speed manual.(TKO 600)
1970 Dodge Charger 500, 446cid, 5speed manual.(TKO 600)
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, 383cid, 5speed manual (Tremec TKX)
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Re: Door hinge spring replacement?
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12/09/17 03:30 AM
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kentj340
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This is how it's done while removed and in a vise. If you can duplicate the necessary forces while still attached, it might work.
1. Clamp or hold bottom of spring.
2. With a crescent wrench or similar, turn the top of the spring away from the spring's resting place.
3. Raise spring up and away from resting place (or if in a vise, lower the hinge).
4. Release wrench.
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Re: Door hinge spring replacement?
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12/12/17 06:10 AM
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Thanks a lot for describing the removal process, I'll give it a try to remove with the door hinge in place.
1970 Plymouth Cuda, 512cid on 230 400 block, 5 speed manual.(TKO 600)
1970 Dodge Charger 500, 446cid, 5speed manual.(TKO 600)
1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, 383cid, 5speed manual (Tremec TKX)
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