[DML] Re: Newbie Door Strut Help!

["jangwin" <jeff@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had the same problem last August when I replaced my struts with 
DMCH ones that were a wee bit too long. James sent me a set of 
shorter screw-on ends which fixed the problem, but not before the 
drivers side bracket broke. 

I purchased the Grady Bracket, and I too puzzled on how to get the 
backing plate easily installed inside the pontoon. 

In the end, I just used the old undamaged stock backing plates that 
were already there. I may have had to drill them out so that the 
rivets could be installed too. I have not had a problem with them 
since!

Jeff Angwin
VIN 3034



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ramblinmike68kd" 
<ramblinmike68kd@xxxx> wrote:
> Hello- I just bought my first Delorean and have spent the last 
three
> weeks replacing the clutch, radiator, hoses, tie rod ends and all 
of
> the struts.  I have done several of the recommended upgrades to the
> electrical system like the cooling fan upgrade and installing a
> lockzilla.  I still have MANY things to work out and need advice.  
The
> lower door strut supports on my car have become SEVERELY bent by 
the
> struts.  I ordered a set of thicker mount from PJGrady only to find
> that my car doesn't have the 'production' mounts.  The guy from
> PJGrady told me that I have to install the inner brackets inside 
the
> fiderglass to install the stronger mounts.  Has anyone done this
> upgrade before?  Any suggestions?  Thanks, Mike.




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