[DeTomaso] Replacement for lid shocks

[jgmaloney at roadrunner.com]

Wayne,
I did a study of rear deck lid struts in 2015 that can be found at:
 http://ocpanteras.com/tech_zone/RearDeckStrutStudy.html
The Sacks struts for the Dodge/Plymouth Hatchback 1978-87 are low cost
but deliver too much force and can damage the deck lid and every thing
connected to each end of the strut.
My study concludes that the struts from Pantera Parts Connection
(Larry Stock) and PI Motorsports (Jerry Sacket) are safe and function
properly. The PPC struts are based on gas pressure technology. The
struts from PIM are based on compression spring technology.
Regards,
John MaloneyOC Panteras Secretary__

	-----------------------------------------From: "Wayne Boian" 
To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Cc: 
Sent: Thursday May 23 2019 8:56:40AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Replacement for lid shocks 

The Wed May 1 18:41:45 EDT 2019 post on "Need new deck lid" could not
have 
 been timed better for me.
 After retiring, I am taking the car cover off # 5683 and cruise
around. The 
 car can use some TLC, but in generally good shape.
 The stock lid shocks have started to sag and have been researching
getting a 
 new set.
 I found some older threads talking about the StrongArm #4490 shocks
and the 
 Dodge/Plymouth Hatchback 1978-87. The local parts place said they can
be 
 ordered but had no information if they are in the 110# pressure
range.

 Any advise, information on which replacement lid shocks to use or NOT
use 
 would be helpful.

 Thanks
 Wayne in ky

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   Wayne,

   I did a study of rear deck lid struts in 2015 that can be found at:

    http://ocpanteras.com/tech_zone/RearDeckStrutStudy.html

   The Sacks struts for the Dodge/Plymouth Hatchback 1978-87 are low cost
   but deliver too much force and can damage the deck lid and every thing
   connected to each end of the strut.

   My study concludes that the struts from Pantera Parts Connection (Larry
   Stock) and PI Motorsports (Jerry Sacket) are safe and function
   properly.  The PPC struts are based on gas pressure technology.  The
   struts from PIM are based on compression spring technology.

   Regards,

   John Maloney

   OC Panteras Secretary

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   From: "Wayne Boian"
   To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
   Cc:
   Sent: Thursday May 23 2019 8:56:40AM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Replacement for lid shocks
   The Wed May 1 18:41:45 EDT 2019 post on "Need new deck lid" could not
   have
   been timed better for me.
   After retiring, I am taking the car cover off # 5683 and cruise around.
   The
   car can use some TLC, but in generally good shape.
   The stock lid shocks have started to sag and have been researching
   getting a
   new set.
   I found some older threads talking about the StrongArm #4490 shocks and
   the
   Dodge/Plymouth Hatchback 1978-87. The local parts place said they can
   be
   ordered but had no information if they are in the 110# pressure range.
   Any advise, information on which replacement lid shocks to use or NOT
   use
   would be helpful.
   Thanks
   Wayne in ky
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