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Mar 10, 2011 | 08:33 PM

psycho dad

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Map Pocket Installation

I stuck the ears on the map pocket through the slots on the dash panel, what holds them in place? Do you run a wire between the brass grommets or something?

Mar 10, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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springs if i remember correctly. they allow pocket to pull out and open.

Mar 10, 2011 | 10:47 PM

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Yep, two springs.

Mar 11, 2011 | 08:12 AM

psycho dad

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So, I guess the springs attach to the 2 screws on the raised pieces?

Mar 11, 2011 | 01:03 PM

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Yep, that's exactly right.

Mar 11, 2011 | 02:24 PM

psycho dad

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Great, thanks for the help guys.
Now I get to pay $12 shipping for 2 springs

Mar 11, 2011 | 06:29 PM

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Great, thanks for the help guys.
Now I get to pay $12 shipping for 2 springs

Or go to Home Depot or a Hardware store and pick up two small springs.

Mar 11, 2011 | 10:14 PM

psycho dad

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LOL, that's what I did. They were probably stiffer than the correct springs, but I want to put the dash pad on and go for a drive this weekend, it's supposed to be nice

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Mar 11, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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Great
Now I get to pay $12 shipping for 2 springs

I know the feeling, the spring that holds my drivers door open just broke.
It will just stay that way until I need something else.

Mar 12, 2011 | 12:27 AM

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psycho dad

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I just bought the map pocket this week and I thought it came with the hardware. I would have gladly paid the extra 6 bucks had I known.

Mar 28, 2011 | 07:25 AM

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Hey Psycho Dad - I did the same thing, ordered the map pocket and did not realize it did not come with new springs. Can you tell me what size spring you p/u at Home Depot? Would rather go before I remove dash pad. Thanks.

Mar 28, 2011 | 06:05 PM

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psycho dad

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I don't remember now, seems like they were 3/4 -1" long.
I went to a small hardware store and got the smallest ones they had.
Hope this helps

Mar 29, 2011 | 05:30 AM

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Thanks. Actually made a Wilcox order yesterday so I just added. Last few pieces of the puzzle coming so with any luck, the car will be in the shop Friday.