Trunk Strut Repalcement

[HarryD]

This weekend I decided to replace my trunk struts and retire my prop stick.

All in all, pretty uneventful, Interestingly enough was the modification to the lower attachment on the drivers side. I was expecting to find a clevis type pin that would be a pain to get the retainer off and the pin out. Instead, I found an M6 hex bolt that was screwed into place. I was able to take my 10 mm socket and unscrew it and remove.

For others who may need to do this job, this seems to a be a sensible replacement for the clevis pin at this location.

[Jim Smolka]

Though some may dissagree, IMHO, the retainer piece is not needed on the lower pins. Well, one might need it one can pull more than 3 G's in a curve

[Wil Ferch]

I agree you don't need a clip on the driver's bottom...

Did you ever compress ( by hand) even a *bad* shock ???

The force is enormous...and when the trunk is closed, even more so. That pin isn't going *anywhere*....I've run this way ( even track events) for 10 years with no problems...

---Wil Ferch

[vesnyder]

I've been running w/o mine for a while as well. Great to hear I am not the only one!

[HarryD]

I agree that you don't really need the retainer clips.

All I was pointing out was that by having a threaded fastener in this location, it was mucho easy to remove as I was able to get a socket with an extension and universal joint on it and unscrew instead of trying to grip the pin in a tight space.

On my other three, I only have clips ont he top ones, and I think that it is mostly for appearance.

[ChrisBennet]

Of course if you know the trick, putting the clips on the bottom isn't hard...
-Chris

[Jdub]

With new strut shocks, how did your trunk lid fit? Did you notice any raising of the lid over the fenders/front of windshield?

John

[HarryD]

Originally posted by Jdub
With new strut shocks, how did your trunk lid fit? Did you notice any raising of the lid over the fenders/front of windshield?

John

John,

I was concerned about that but the trunk looked fine afterwards.

[mperkins]

where can i find these?? A quick search of the Pelican parts catalog and no luck! Mine are dead flat and I need replacements.

thanks!

[Randy Webb]

Hey - how are you clipless guys gonna win that Concours prize??

The difficulty of this job is nil compared to getting off a rusty starter barrel nut.

[HarryD]

Originally posted by mperkins
where can i find these?? A quick search of the Pelican parts catalog and no luck! Mine are dead flat and I need replacements.

thanks!

They under "Miscellaneous". Try here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911E/POR_911E_miscel_pg5.htm#item24

[HarryD]

Originally posted by Randy Webb
Hey - how are you clipless guys gonna win that Concours prize??

The difficulty of this job is nil compared to getting off a rusty starter barrel nut.

If that is all that keeps me from winning top honors in concours, it will be a very sad day indeed.