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07-05-2014, 01:14 PM

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Daekwan06

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PM'd him on the 'other' Corvette forum. Thanks guys!

Anybody that has additional pics/tips on the spring install. Please feel free to help. I cannot get that got damn spring back on!

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07-05-2014, 04:01 PM

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PM'd him on the 'other' Corvette forum. Thanks guys!!.......

AJ is one of the moderators over there these days, last I heard. He's a good man.

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07-05-2014, 04:37 PM

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AJ is one of the moderators over there these days, last I heard. He's a good man.

AJ is one of the fine members, Willing to help when ever he can.

Mr.Bill & AJ.

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07-05-2014, 04:56 PM

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AJ is one of the fine members, Willing to help when ever he can.

Mr.Bill & AJ.

Das him!

He's got a great sense of humor too.

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07-06-2014, 04:49 AM

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Thanks guys finally got it!

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Thank you for posting this info!! Just want to add one thing as mentioned above that really helped me(after an hour or so of bad words out load) bend the tabs that hold the clip to the plate, this helps keep the clip in place while pulling it thru.

The above was what did the trick for me. The zip ties were a great idea, but the spring kept popping out of the tab. Bending the retainer tabs solved the problem and allowed me to assemble it. To the tab, simply tap on it lightly with a screwdriver & hammer.

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