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Door spring help

Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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Is it possible to replace the driver door hinge spring without taking the door off? I put new springs on with the doors off the car and now the drivers side has poped out of postion. This job was a piece of cake with the doors off.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Yes but there is a tool you need or will have to make.Just be very careful because its easy to chip the door edge.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Check this out:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=67&TopicID=3

You will need a special tool which is simply a bent screw driver. You can get it from Ecklers for $10.00:

http://ecklers.com/product.asp?pf_id=A4300&dept_id=120

Good luck

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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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I have seen this tool many times. I am guessing that you just pry the darn spring back into the cut out areas on the hinge.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Sorry, jut saw the tech tip. Thanks!
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