Wow is a Fox Hatch Heavy with the Struts removed.....
After 21+ years my hatch struts needed to be replaced. I cant believe how heavy the hatch is with no struts holding it up---good thing I still hit those weights in the gym....
Job would have been much easier with someone holding the hatch...Note to Self..grab an assistant next time I try this or get a Notch!!!!
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1984 T Top Coupe-Coyote 5.0 Project Car-"Her 5.0"
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Yeah, we learned that taking the hatch off of PFH! Good thing there were 4-5 of us there that day!Originally Posted by only90s
Wow is a Fox Hatch Heavy with the Struts removed.....
After 21+ years my hatch struts needed to be replaced. I cant believe how heavy the hatch is with no struts holding it up---good thing I still hit those weights in the gym....
Job would have been much easier with someone holding the hatch...Note to Self..grab an assistant next time I try this or get a Notch!!!!
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I am going to be feelin your pain!! The Hatch on my 92GT needs new struts and I was thinking of removing the hatch to paint the car. It's not going to be fun but lucky me I weigh about 280 and my brother in law is 6'3" and about 370 we'll......Get-R-Done!!!Wow is a Fox Hatch Heavy with the Struts removed.....
After 21+ years my hatch struts needed to be replaced. I cant believe how heavy the hatch is with no struts holding it up---good thing I still hit those weights in the gym....
Job would have been much easier with someone holding the hatch...Note to Self..grab an assistant next time I try this or get a Notch!!!!
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Capri hatch is a lot heavier. By the way, do one at a time and use a pair of vise grips on the one that hasnt been changed yet to hold it open. Jeff, you new sig is awesome.
Stan
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I'll vouch for that! It's heavy!
*Michael*
That is a great piece of advice....I held it up with one hand and used the other to swap out the struts-it was painful and silly.
1990 GT- 308, Twisted Wedge, TFS cam, Holley Systemax, V-1 S Trim 12 psi, Power Pipe, Meth Injection, 5 speed, 3.73s
1984 T Top Coupe-Coyote 5.0 Project Car-"Her 5.0"
SmokinStangs Laconia Staff
Even a two by four is ok to use.
Stan
86 Mercury Capri ASCMclaren coupe#20 of 114. 5.0, 5 speed, A/C, P/W, and pop up sunroof.
Formerly known as: 85silverttopgt
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