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**leddzepp** · 05-12-2013, 01:21 AM

I used OEM hinges and springs from a low mileage truck that were in near perfect condition. The springs were not difficult to install, as stated above. I have never heard of hinges (NOS, used, or repop) ever being bent by a spring. They obviously have too much tension if they measure the same. Can you compare the tension in them vs. your old ones?
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05-12-2013, 01:21 AM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,124	Re: My new hood hinge springs bent my genuine GM hinges! Crap! I used OEM hinges and springs from a low mileage truck that were in near perfect condition. The springs were not difficult to install, as stated above. I have never heard of hinges (NOS, used, or repop) ever being bent by a spring. They obviously have too much tension if they measure the same. Can you compare the tension in them vs. your old ones? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul