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Sid · 04-21-2026, 10:47 AM

Is it best to change the whole hinge arms and springs or just replace the coil spring? I have read a few of the horror stories how sometimes replacing the whole unit the trunk sticks up or they bind. I know the complete unit is about $150.00. How hard is it to just replace the spring? I see it has a guard. Do you drill the spot welds or just bend it out of the way then bend it back? I see C&G and CW Moss is out of stock. Who is carrying the best arm assy or the springs? Which is the best wat to go?

04-21-2026, 10:47 AM	#1
Sid Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 780	1940 Ford coupe trunk hinge springs Is it best to change the whole hinge arms and springs or just replace the coil spring? I have read a few of the horror stories how sometimes replacing the whole unit the trunk sticks up or they bind. I know the complete unit is about $150.00. How hard is it to just replace the spring? I see it has a guard. Do you drill the spot welds or just bend it out of the way then bend it back? I see C&G and CW Moss is out of stock. Who is carrying the best arm assy or the springs? Which is the best wat to go?