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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Hood Springs

How does one go about getting the springs back on the hood that hold the hood up? Both the springs came off (not at the same time) and I am unsure of how to put them back on. The only thing that I can think of is to use a crow bar, but I would have to stretch the spring pretty far to do that.

Is there a better way to get the springs back on?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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get a buddy to help you hold 'em and a couple of big screwdrivers to pry em back on.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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I love how screw drivers get used for just about everything. I think I even read a manual once that said to use a screw driver for something other than driving a screw.

I've heard that all tool's secondary job is a hammer, except screwdrivers. Those are chisels. Anyhow, thanks. If anyone else has a different way, please let me know.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Here ya go:

"Basics of Basics" Hood hinge spring removal and installation.

I've used a stout wire coat hanger wrapped around it instead of the chain & hook as in the article, but you get the same result....

Good Luck!

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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I used a ratchet strap. I think they may also be called come-alongs.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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I used a heavy rope and me and a buddy pulled real hard! Once on, you need to cut the rope cause its pinched by the spring.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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Thanks for the help. I never though of tying a rope to it, but that makes sense. It beats the heck out of trying to pry with a screw driver.
 
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