Date:         Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:21:41 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Lift assist and bad springs
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During the installation of my poptop lift assists, it was discovered that
apparently one of my poptop springs may be broken.  With the assists I can
actually open and lower the poptop, but it takes more effort than it would
if both of my springs were good.

I'm wondering if it's NECESSARY to get the bad spring repaired, or should I
try swapping out the light duty struts for the medium strength struts.  In
other words, can the lift assists compensate for broken springs?  When the
poptop is closed, the passenger side tab that rests on the ledge is about
1/2" higher than the one on the driver side.  I think it has always been
that way, but this is the first time I noticed.  Is that a problem?
Patti
90 Westy Automatic
Los Angeles

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