- Aug 25, 2006
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Joe I made mention of them and the part number in another post (I can get it again as I install them all the time) however more important; they are not so much a spring assist for opening but rather an alternate means to keep pressure on the clamshell while closed.
The early style are a fixed stop; in fact the same as used for the bonnet however the bear-claw style latchs as used do not need these in fact they work better without them so by replacing them with the later spring style the closing becomes easier and more consistent.
Now as for the clamshell opening procedures; the clamshell fit from gal to gal is so different that it becomes IMO a process of finding what works best with your gal. For example I open the clamshell and then unlatch one corner and then use this latch to prop this side up as I walk to the other side and "wholla".
Lastly; I have replaced several sets of the gas shocks including those on my own gal as they become weaker over time.
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Huuum the early style solid clamshell stop and associated noise; I had not even considered this however I do upgrade the gal's with the early style stops with the late spring style.
In addition to noise that you describe as the result of this design the early style tend not to be as user friendly when closing the clamshell.
The late spring setup allows for easier closing of the clamshell and also pops the clamshell up a bit with the release handle is pulled.
The OEM part number for the late piece is 6G7Z-6343128-A. The early style is simply a threaded stud captured in a welded in place nut however if you elect to use ther later pieces you will need to secure them with a small Nylok because the threaded shaft is smaller in diameter. Once in place they appear as if they were there from day one and work very nice.
Takes care
Shadowman
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