Hood springs

Capsule · Post by **Capsule** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:01 am

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble with my hood, it won't stay open when the motor is running. The springs will hold the hood open with the motor shut off but when motor is running, the vibrations makes the hood close.

I'm guessing my hood hinge springs are just old and needs replacing. I can only find AAR cuda fibreglass hood springs, anyone know where to find a set that will fit my '71 Air Grabber?

Capsule

Post by **Eric** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:32 pm

IIRC air grabber hoods used stronger springs than standard hoods, so if you're using satellite hood springs on an A/G hood.....

1bluegtx · Post by **1bluegtx** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:50 pm

71 plymouth airgrabber hoods used the same springs as 71-72(probably73-74 too) chargers with flat hoods.

BRIAN

Post by **bruce** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:16 am

I'm using the hood hinges and springs from my standard hood on my air grabber hood. They won't hold the air grabber hood open. I have to use a prop rod... The AG hood is WAY heavier, and the scoop mechanism adds some of that weight on the FRONT of the hood (think big fulcrum action on the springs over the length of the hood).

fourforty6pac · Post by **fourforty6pac** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:37 pm

The charger hood springs work great. They are a little stronger because the charger hoods are heavier. Good Luck!

Capsule · Post by **Capsule** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 4:47 pm

Thanks guys,

I will be looking for some Charger springs then! If any of you guys by chance should have a set of springs on hand, please let me know.

Capsule.

71440 gtx · Post by **71440 gtx** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:37 pm

Capsule wrote:Thanks guys,

I will be looking for some Charger springs then! If any of you guys by chance should have a set of springs on hand, please let me know.

Capsule.

you are a lucky man today

i have two sets for 71-72 they are from a 71 4 door dodge coronet

Capsule · Post by **Capsule** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:07 am

Hey 71440 gtx,

are these springs he same, stronger ones as on the Chargers? If they are, I would like to by a set from you!

I already have the standard Runner springs.

Capsule