How to remove hood springs ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nu2-72 · 01-13-2004, 06:58 PM

I have a set of hinges removed and on the bench. Anyone know the safest and an easy way to remove the springs off the vehicle?

And then what is the best method for putting them back.

I am blasting the hinges and would like to fold them in/out without the tension. Then paint.

jhow66 · 01-13-2004, 09:37 PM

Put hinge in vise. Use some kind of hook and just stretch them off. Not that much tension on them in the up position. To paint your springs inside and out just hook them to your floor jack axle and the lift bar. Pump up jack to stretch them apart.

tim m · 01-13-2004, 10:49 PM

I used a piece of 12-2 romex building wire. I read it here oin the board, but I cant remember who recomended it.

Benrs86 · 01-13-2004, 11:09 PM

i used a chain vise grip

Rooster's 67 · 01-13-2004, 11:12 PM

just make sure the hinge is securely mounted to remove the spring

personally use a piece of chain

**old Rusty C10** · 01-13-2004, 11:19 PM

and keep your face clear of it if it does fly you dont want it to hit you

nu2-72 · 01-13-2004, 11:30 PM

Thanks guys.

jimfulco · 01-16-2004, 05:31 AM

I read somewhere about someone who stretched the springs out & put some big washers (taped up to protect spring finish) in between the coils to hold it stretched, then hung the springs while someone held up the hood. He then lowered the hood a bit to free the washers.

nu2-72 · 01-16-2004, 08:38 PM

The hinges are loose on the bench.
Rooster's 67. the chain worked like a dream. Priming tonight and will be painted and assembled this weekend. Boxed up and in storage by Monday.
Thanks.

01-13-2004, 06:58 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	How to remove hood springs ?? I have a set of hinges removed and on the bench. Anyone know the safest and an easy way to remove the springs off the vehicle? And then what is the best method for putting them back. I am blasting the hinges and would like to fold them in/out without the tension. Then paint. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

01-13-2004, 09:37 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Put hinge in vise. Use some kind of hook and just stretch them off. Not that much tension on them in the up position. To paint your springs inside and out just hook them to your floor jack axle and the lift bar. Pump up jack to stretch them apart. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-13-2004, 10:49 PM	#3
tim m Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 286	I used a piece of 12-2 romex building wire. I read it here oin the board, but I cant remember who recomended it. __________________ 1970 k10 1971 C10 Gilbert Az

01-13-2004, 11:09 PM	#4
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i used a chain vise grip __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

01-13-2004, 11:12 PM	#5
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	just make sure the hinge is securely mounted to remove the spring personally use a piece of chain __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

01-13-2004, 11:19 PM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	and keep your face clear of it if it does fly you dont want it to hit you __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-13-2004, 11:30 PM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thanks guys. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

01-16-2004, 05:31 AM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I read somewhere about someone who stretched the springs out & put some big washers (taped up to protect spring finish) in between the coils to hold it stretched, then hung the springs while someone held up the hood. He then lowered the hood a bit to free the washers.

01-16-2004, 08:38 PM	#9
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	The hinges are loose on the bench. Rooster's 67. the chain worked like a dream. Priming tonight and will be painted and assembled this weekend. Boxed up and in storage by Monday. Thanks. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide



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