Sprung door spring
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Instructor
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From: Jacksonville-Area FL
Sprung door spring
So finally got around to putting the drivers door spring back in after it popped out.
Problem is.. I can get it back I super easy.. But when I close the door it just pops back out....
Is the spring just bent or not usable or is my hinge hosed.. I don't see anything wrong with the hinge but hard to see the underneath.
Thanks in advance...
Problem is.. I can get it back I super easy.. But when I close the door it just pops back out....
Is the spring just bent or not usable or is my hinge hosed.. I don't see anything wrong with the hinge but hard to see the underneath.
Thanks in advance...
Melting Slicks
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From: Warrington PA
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So finally got around to putting the drivers door spring back in after it popped out.
Problem is.. I can get it back I super easy.. But when I close the door it just pops back out....
Is the spring just bent or not usable or is my hinge hosed.. I don't see anything wrong with the hinge but hard to see the underneath.
Thanks in advance...
Problem is.. I can get it back I super easy.. But when I close the door it just pops back out....
Is the spring just bent or not usable or is my hinge hosed.. I don't see anything wrong with the hinge but hard to see the underneath.
Thanks in advance...
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: BC
Once you get it back in you have to tap it back up into position with a hammer. Willcox has a video on this.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=27616
http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=27616
Last edited by CanadaGrant; Jan 12, 2014 at 03:25 PM.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Jacksonville-Area FL
I watched the video.. But did not have to use a hammer.. In fact I was able to do it with my finger. That's why I wonder if the spring it out f shape.. Looks ok, but who knows
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Meldrim Georgia
I had the same problem with mine popping out. If you look under the door hinge where the spring goes the hole became sloped so the spring slid out very easy. I took a washer and cut it in half and tack weld it. Check and see if thats your problem.
