Hood hinge replating (not rebuilding)

[bluel78]

That's a good idea to keep the springs spread, how do you install the spring without damaging the new plating?

Dustin

[jasonL78]

I've done the same thing with a 2x4 and a couple of lag bolts to get the springs spread. same concept just a little more redneck....LOL

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Originally Posted by bluel78

That's a good idea to keep the springs spread, how do you install the spring without damaging the new plating?

Dustin

Not my spring in this photo but I did the same thing.
Stretch spring on your Hydraulic jack then add a bunch of shims in between.
Should pop right in with hood all the way up, then close hood 3/4 down and some shims will just fall out or you can pull them out by hand as the tension is gone.

[jasonL78]

That's a good idea.... I wouldn't stretch it that far. I would use paint stick instead of shims those could chip the paint.

[Verne_Frantz]

I saw the floor jack trick on a U-tube video. Also, someone used a Port-a-power to spread the springs to get them off the hinges. Hinges were off the car like mine are, so I can't use the hood to stretch them.

I don't think I'll do that near the car though, just in case I create a missile.

Verne

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Originally Posted by jasonL78

That's a good idea.... I wouldn't stretch it that far. I would use paint stick instead of shims those could chip the paint.

I agree, Popsicle sticks will work too.