hatch pull down/poper
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Car: 1985 Camaro
Engine: 2.8l v6
Transmission: auto
hatch pull down/poper
I want to install the hatch pull down unit and poper to my 85 camaro, does any one have a picture of the mounting bracket attached to the car, not the one on the power pull down unit, i need to see the frame mount i was told my car was a late 85 build and it may be possible to add this feature.
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi
Re: hatch pull down/poper
I would recommend NOT installing the automatic hatch pulldown. My IROC has it and the motor burnt out. Those things are expensive to replace and fix. Mine is now manual and I couldn't be happier.
Also, once it burns out, your hatch won't stay closed until it's fixed. Not worth the hassle IMO.
Also, once it burns out, your hatch won't stay closed until it's fixed. Not worth the hassle IMO.
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Car: camaro
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 700R Factory slow
Re: hatch pull down/poper
I had mine spot welded in place.....when it takes a crap, I will buy another one and do it all over again......nice feature.....
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Car: 1989 IROC Camaro
Engine: Stealth Ram 355
Transmission: WC T-5
Axle/Gears: Torsion 3.42 Posi
Re: hatch pull down/poper
I agree with them, it's not worth the trouble or expense. I have two I will send you for your manual setup. One has new guides installed the other never tried to work with it, You may be able to build a good unit....
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Re: hatch pull down/poper
If you're considering this in order to add the solenoid release option, you don't need to swap a hatch pull-down unit. There was a solenoid hatch release that GM offered as an option for those early slam latches. I don't find them as common as the hatch release solenoids that were used on the 86-91 pull-down units, but they are out there. I just wanted to let you know.
If you want to swap the pull-down unit from a 86-91 or from a 91-92 you'll need to cut the sheet metal mount for it from a donor car and weld (screw, pop-rivet, etc.) it to your car in place of your existing mount. You'll also need the plastic hatch surround trim panel too.
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If you want to swap the pull-down unit from a 86-91 or from a 91-92 you'll need to cut the sheet metal mount for it from a donor car and weld (screw, pop-rivet, etc.) it to your car in place of your existing mount. You'll also need the plastic hatch surround trim panel too.
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