Hood spring problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rgtrough · 11-23-2019, 01:38 AM

Hey guys. I had to replace the hood on my 66 K10 pick up truck. I bought one from LMC. I put it on today and it acts as if the springs are too strong for this hood. I have seen this happen on other trucks where the hood actually bends where are the hinges bolts onto it. My question; do I need to buy different springs?

**Getter-Done** · 11-23-2019, 10:00 AM

You could call LMC and ask them if their hood springs
they sell would be a good match (lower tension pressure than original)
for the hood you purchased (From Them).

Link:
https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...ood-components

You could search for Low tension hood springs.
They make them for some vehicles.

Maybe springs for a fiberglass hood?

.

rgtrough · 11-23-2019, 01:39 PM

Thanks for the reply. I plan to call them. But after a google search they recommend lubing the hinges.
Posted via Mobile Device

**PGSigns** · 11-23-2019, 08:07 PM

Pull the hinges and springs back off and make sure the hinges work freely and work lube into them while they are off. Makes it a a lot easier to get the lube fully into the pins. I work lithium grease or gear lube. Doing it this way has worked well.
Jimmy

63burban · 11-24-2019, 06:48 PM

Start by oiling all the pivot points on the hinges. As you close the hood push back on it to give the hinges a head start

11-23-2019, 01:38 AM	#1
rgtrough Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 38	Hood spring problem Hey guys. I had to replace the hood on my 66 K10 pick up truck. I bought one from LMC. I put it on today and it acts as if the springs are too strong for this hood. I have seen this happen on other trucks where the hood actually bends where are the hinges bolts onto it. My question; do I need to buy different springs? __________________ peace Bud 1966 C10 4X4 1962 Impala Sport Coupe 1974 Corvette Coupe 1987 Suburban

11-23-2019, 10:00 AM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,748	Re: Hood spring problem You could call LMC and ask them if their hood springs they sell would be a good match (lower tension pressure than original) for the hood you purchased (From Them). Link: https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...ood-components You could search for Low tension hood springs. They make them for some vehicles. Maybe springs for a fiberglass hood? . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-23-2019, 01:39 PM	#3
rgtrough Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 38	Re: Hood spring problem Thanks for the reply. I plan to call them. But after a google search they recommend lubing the hinges. Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2019, 08:07 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Hood spring problem Pull the hinges and springs back off and make sure the hinges work freely and work lube into them while they are off. Makes it a a lot easier to get the lube fully into the pins. I work lithium grease or gear lube. Doing it this way has worked well. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-24-2019, 06:48 PM	#5
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Hood spring problem Start by oiling all the pivot points on the hinges. As you close the hood push back on it to give the hinges a head start



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