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Lawson Cox · 05-19-2015, 11:54 AM

I believe the spring on the under side of the hood handle has popped out of place on my PU. It does not appear to be broken anywhere. Looks like the hook on the end of the spring "Jumped over" the handle.

Can it simply be "stretched" back into the proper position? Anyone ever done this? Suggestions? TIA

Gary Tosel · 05-19-2015, 08:26 PM

You can return the spring back on the handle using a vice grip plier and someone holding on to the hood. Check the clearance between the handle and the cotter pin to be sure the handle does not move outward from the hood latch. This will keep the handle close to the hood when opening or closing so the spring does not pop out.

Lawson Cox · 05-20-2015, 11:04 PM

Thanks Gary, that's what I was thinking I need to do but wanted a second opinion. Wasn't it you that helped me out with some Southwind advice/literature a while back. Got another question. PM me with your phone number. Lawson

Lawson Cox · 05-28-2015, 12:27 AM

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Hey, that was a piece of cake to fix. Did it myself w/no help. Also,, thanks for the further help with the South wind.

05-19-2015, 11:54 AM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Hood handles/springs on 4 piece hoods. I believe the spring on the under side of the hood handle has popped out of place on my PU. It does not appear to be broken anywhere. Looks like the hook on the end of the spring "Jumped over" the handle. Can it simply be "stretched" back into the proper position? Anyone ever done this? Suggestions? TIA __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". Last edited by Lawson Cox; 05-19-2015 at 05:04 PM. Reason: clarification

05-19-2015, 08:26 PM	#2
Gary Tosel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,138	Re: Hood handles/springs on 4 piece hoods. You can return the spring back on the handle using a vice grip plier and someone holding on to the hood. Check the clearance between the handle and the cotter pin to be sure the handle does not move outward from the hood latch. This will keep the handle close to the hood when opening or closing so the spring does not pop out.

05-20-2015, 11:04 PM	#3
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Hood handles/springs on 4 piece hoods. Thanks Gary, that's what I was thinking I need to do but wanted a second opinion. Wasn't it you that helped me out with some Southwind advice/literature a while back. Got another question. PM me with your phone number. Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

05-28-2015, 12:27 AM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Hood handles/springs on 4 piece hoods. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey, that was a piece of cake to fix. Did it myself w/no help. Also,, thanks for the further help with the South wind. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".