Hood springs not holding hood up in open position

[Diesel1276]

I have a 71 Charger that I added an N96 hood to years ago. The hood springs had no issue keeping the hood open and then suddenly they dont hold anymore. Is this common? Do I need to change the springs? The hinges and springs were cleaned and stripped of paint before being repainted. Any advise would be appreciated.

 

[Aron Gleason]

I would go ahead and change out the springs. The last thing you need is to be under the hood, and have it come down on you from weak springs.

 

[Diesel1276]

I would go ahead and change out the springs. The last thing you need is to be under the hood, and have it come down on you from weak springs.

I was prepared to get new ones but didnt know if I was forgetting something when I,put the hinges and springs back on the body. I thought maybe different springs for a n96 hood with the extra weight. Thanks.

 

[Photon440]

I know very little about the 1971 models, but the 1970 road runner had different hood springs with N96 compared to without.

 

[1 Wild R/T]

My parts CD is stuck in my dead laptop so I can't look it up... But I'd about guaranty the springs are different.... But finding them will be a challenge.

 

[1971 FC7]

My parts CD is stuck in my dead laptop so I can't look it up... But I'd about guaranty the springs are different.... But finding them will be a challenge.

Bubble hoods (n96,RT and SuperBee) had heavier springs

 

[powertrip]

Hi @Diesel1276 - did you solve the issue in the end?