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Discussion in 'Technical' started by T.L., Dec 22, 2002.

  1. T.L.

    T.L. Banned

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    Has anyone ever replaced the torsion spring for the trunklid in a Maverick? If so, what was involved and how much of a pain in the @$$ was it?...
     
    T.L., Dec 22, 2002
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  2. Charlie

    Charlie maverick.to/grabber

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    I've changed mine's position. There are several notches, so maybe you can just move it if it's sagging. I've never had to replace it.
     
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  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I've taken them off with a good pair of vise grips locked on the adjustment end. They arnt that bad
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I have taken them off....never put them back on...yet. Not bad coming off.
     
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    Thanks guys...mine is already adjusted to the highest tension but the Grabber spoiler makes the lid too heavy to stay open. I know that the later models ('74-'77) had heavier trunklids & stiffer springs so I'm gonna look for one of those. I have passed many by because I didn't know if I'd be able to safely remove them...
     
    T.L., Dec 23, 2002
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    Has anyone tried gas supports?
     
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