Quick and easy gm door spring hack

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  • @lisab3396
    @lisab3396 6 років тому +46

    I'm actually impressed with that idea! Just a note for you and everyone else watching this.
    1) DON'T use cheap or small zip tie's as they will either slip when you least expect it or the spring tension will snap them when you least expect it. The spring could suddenly expand causing it to fly away. If you happen to be in the way, you could get seriously hurt and or even lose an eye!!
    2) Zip Tie's were never designed or intended to hold such a high tension. So use the largest size you can get and use extreme caution
    3) Can't get in there with side cutters?? just use an old or new fine tooth hacksaw blade with some rag around it as a grip handle.
    Cheers

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому +3

      Thanks for the added comments

    • @tubehound69
      @tubehound69 4 роки тому +4

      I guess you could also use pliers to hold a match and burn through the zip tie as well.

    • @leslieannalbright4772
      @leslieannalbright4772 3 роки тому +4

      @@tubehound69 or a long stemmed lighter. :)

    • @fredt893
      @fredt893 2 роки тому +2

      Do it the safe way and go to Amazon and buy the tool for 9 bucks. Save yourself the frustration. It's called a "door spring tool".

  • @squablow
    @squablow Рік тому +5

    Sweet! Exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't mind owning the tool but I need to get this door back together today so this is just what I needed.

  • @troyb.4101
    @troyb.4101 4 роки тому +7

    Good idea. Use a 1/2 bye 13 all thread bolt ,two nuts and two large washers, I used four of those zip ties. Two remove the zip ties once in place Use a soldering iron. Your basic idea is a good one.

  • @deankay4434
    @deankay4434 Рік тому +2

    I just get the correct GM spring tool out of my tool box. Job done!

  • @Ralf-da-mouf
    @Ralf-da-mouf Рік тому +4

    About to do mine. This aged like a fine wine

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  Рік тому +2

      Lol i was taught this back when i was a teen those specialty tools werent easy to get

  • @jefftownsend4483
    @jefftownsend4483 2 роки тому +4

    I did mine the same way only I compressed the spring with my vise. Worked flawlessly!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      Normally i would but i didnt have a vise handy

  • @jennstetler5986
    @jennstetler5986 5 років тому +6

    Second most useful video hack I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing! Great tip.

  • @jaysautoandmore1771
    @jaysautoandmore1771 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks, When you are teaching something important it never gets old. It's 2021 and you are still teaching 😀

  • @Gatescaper
    @Gatescaper 5 років тому +41

    i just splurged and bought the tool for the whopping $8.

    • @CrispyMOFO91
      @CrispyMOFO91 Рік тому +2

      Whoooo take me to dinner big spender 😮

    • @Electromagnetizery
      @Electromagnetizery Рік тому +6

      Now you have to do this for a living. Sorry, didn't someone tell you?

    • @demarccoguiden2066
      @demarccoguiden2066 Рік тому

      True

    • @alexvillalobos7137
      @alexvillalobos7137 Рік тому

      Where and how. That c clamp he’s used cost around 15-25 here

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  Рік тому +1

      This video was mainly for the backyard diyer so a vice or anything laying around to compress the spring

  • @mikeroberts5646
    @mikeroberts5646 3 роки тому +3

    Been doing this work for 40+ years yesterday was the first time I changed pins on a Z71 95 Chevy and this kid helped me out,hey Thanks
    By the way you remind me of me 40 some years ago,that’s referring to the Vice grips on your Window crank 😎 awesome but dont use it on your steering column as I did😂😂😂👍

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому +2

      Lol gotta get by with the materials at hand sometimes 🤣 that window crank was stripped when i go the car so had to figure something out ...half the commenters on this post just dont get that glad you do i wish you luck

  • @HVACENGINEER94
    @HVACENGINEER94 5 років тому +12

    Necessity is the mother of invention.
    Besides not wanting to pay for a tool you’ll never use again.
    Nice job

  • @thepowerofcompressedair185
    @thepowerofcompressedair185 3 роки тому +2

    Hell yeah, dude. Very clever hack. Thanks for the help!

  • @rayantonino4197
    @rayantonino4197 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely genius. Thank you!

  • @martinclauss4989
    @martinclauss4989 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome trick, that saved my day! Worked great on my '72 Oldsmobile

  • @williamknutson7468
    @williamknutson7468 5 років тому +10

    Cool... I’ve had a spring laying in my glove box for the last two years... now I can put it back where it belongs.

    • @edandrews9291
      @edandrews9291 4 роки тому +1

      William Knutson legit tho. my spring is in my door cup holder. now i can finally have a fully functional door haha

    • @Knossos22
      @Knossos22 9 місяців тому +1

      I have one in a box for the past ten years : )

  • @R3nat002
    @R3nat002 Рік тому +1

    Thank you man, I was delaying the job because of that tool i need.

  • @federicofernandez1361
    @federicofernandez1361 3 роки тому +2

    That thing just screams trip to the hospital
    But amazing it worked !!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому +1

      Been doing this for years works in a pinch when you cant find or dont have the tool

  • @jayb9687
    @jayb9687 3 роки тому +2

    This works. Just tried it. It was actually easier to put a block of wood on a floor jack and compress the spring against the bottom of the frame rail (didn't have a c clamp handy). Make sure you use 4 or 5 zip ties and make sure it's tied down evenly all the way around the spring. You'll still have to muscle it in a little with a crow bar but once it's in it's in there. :)

  • @iamhimnot-them8335
    @iamhimnot-them8335 2 роки тому +2

    Omg this should get 1mil views

  • @jasonbissett7584
    @jasonbissett7584 7 місяців тому +1

    My mechanic said to sketch to do try somewhere else u are the man I couldn’t panit car till i got this in cause door kept scraping ur a lifesaver thank u

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  7 місяців тому +1

      Never said it wasn't sketchy but when you don't have a better option on hand this works

  • @bubarides110
    @bubarides110 3 роки тому +1

    Simple and awesome. Shoot I came to UA-cam cause I couldn't think of this. Thanks dude.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому

      Welcome i thank my shop teacher for this trick

  • @JPKobbe-nh3ku
    @JPKobbe-nh3ku Рік тому +3

    To make it easier , use a torch to melt the ziptip , if you have issues cutting the ziptip in that small space but. Don't burn the paint job or wiring harness if one near by

    • @SuperReznative
      @SuperReznative 7 місяців тому

      ..what I was thinking ,while observing..Shalom

  • @jimh6446
    @jimh6446 5 років тому +4

    Only thing I can add is it would be lot easier and safer to compress that spring in a bench vise if one is available. The C-clamp is a good hack for the job though.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому +1

      I was going for the extreme circumstances but yes much prefer the vice n might have mentioned that im not sure made this video awhile ago

    • @josephastier7421
      @josephastier7421 2 роки тому

      Run a bolt through the spring and you can compress it until it coil binds without risk of injury.

  • @scottpickett8463
    @scottpickett8463 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks man, saved me a lot of time!

  • @titanpatriottitanpatriot9078
    @titanpatriottitanpatriot9078 7 років тому +25

    I would have just used a torch on the zip ties melt them till they pop lol

    • @troyb.4101
      @troyb.4101 4 роки тому +2

      A soldering iron.

    • @rubencalderon3176
      @rubencalderon3176 3 роки тому

      You guys actually helped me today thanks yall 👌🤘

  • @mrlastname3065
    @mrlastname3065 4 роки тому +1

    I leave the extra zip tie pieces on there when I install mine. Makes it easier to grab & pull the pieces when you cut them away from the spring.

  • @user-be2ok
    @user-be2ok 3 роки тому +2

    I bought the special tool...still couldn't get the spring in. Used this ziptie method; worked like a charm.

  • @sweeneyturd
    @sweeneyturd 4 роки тому +2

    A decent spring compressor that turns this into an enjoyable ordeal can be had for $7.99 on amazon. I'm all for risking an eye to save a little $ most days, but for that price it isn't worth dickering with.
    And ya, I tried this method. My cheap ass zip ties weren't having it!

  • @stevenaguilar803
    @stevenaguilar803 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the tip bud that's very smart but you should have use a torch to burn off the strap

  • @traggbuckel7901
    @traggbuckel7901 4 роки тому +1

    If there's a will , there's a way. Thank you .everything boils down to information.

  • @tweed187187
    @tweed187187 6 років тому +2

    Thanks man. I cant afford lots of tools and i cant afford to by those tools that's just made for one thing and will most likely be used for just one thing. This is great and already got the stuff.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому +1

      glad this helped feel free to check out my other videos if you like classic car stuff

    • @abasiczombie.
      @abasiczombie. 5 років тому +1

      The correct tool is only about $7 at harbor freight, but I’ll also be doing this cause I’m too cheap and lazy to go get it lol

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому +1

      And sometimes you're just in a position where you just need to get the crap done and you don't feel like running out the Harbor Freight because it's an hour away

  • @uss.steamship9215
    @uss.steamship9215 2 роки тому

    👍😁…thank you sir…saved me a whole lot of frustration and skin off my knuckles…

  • @scott6bartley496
    @scott6bartley496 4 роки тому +2

    A little micro torch would come in handy when you're trying to snip off the zip ties

  • @billbill2286
    @billbill2286 Рік тому +1

    This was a life saver, thanks!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  Рік тому

      Glad i could help if you enjoy classic cars my i suggest checking out my other content and maybe subscribe and join the journey

  • @jlguler1
    @jlguler1 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!! Thank You for the video, much appreciated....

  • @f296877
    @f296877 4 роки тому +1

    Good idea. Thanks

  • @TorchedTv
    @TorchedTv 3 роки тому

    Awesome man. That trick is gunna save a lot of people

  • @sammytheswitch
    @sammytheswitch 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this. Work smart, not hard.

  • @TheJoeScarafoneChannel
    @TheJoeScarafoneChannel 8 місяців тому +1

    ....now that's outside the box thinking. Nice. Thank you

  • @cliffjamerson3107
    @cliffjamerson3107 3 роки тому +1

    Damm wish I saw this video last weekend thanks bro

  • @miguelangelvelazqueztorres5464

    Excelente idea amigo, muchas gracias

  • @radthibidaeux8229
    @radthibidaeux8229 4 роки тому +6

    Or you could buy the tool at O'Reilly's for $10. Yes they do stock it. Install took all of one minute. Used my impact driver to compress the spring, ratchet wrench to release.

    • @marklivingston1479
      @marklivingston1479 4 роки тому +1

      Some prefer to work harder, as opposed to smarter...🤷‍♂️

    • @RobertSiwik1968
      @RobertSiwik1968 3 роки тому

      Then you can return the tool too

  • @stevenrush9862
    @stevenrush9862 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the great Information

  • @anastacioramirez7054
    @anastacioramirez7054 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks very helpful.

  • @noaolvera1750
    @noaolvera1750 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man saved me a headache

  • @painlesstom
    @painlesstom 5 років тому

    Had to use stainless zip ties, even the industrial grade nylon ties I had gave under tension. Thumbs up for the idea though, been turning wrench for 30 years and never had to do this job until now. Lol

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому

      I don't know what quality zip ties you had but even the stuff I get from Harbor Freight will hold these Springs but you do whatever you need to do to get it to work when you're in a tight spot and need something done

  • @mdogg1604
    @mdogg1604 6 років тому

    Creaking sound at 4:05 sounds just like my '89 S-10! lol Will be using this tip soon, TY for posting!

  • @engelwood39
    @engelwood39 5 років тому +6

    Same thing, use a VISE! Much safer and easier. Like so others see

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому +1

      I agree but i was going for using as basic tools as i could

  • @lonniewhite258
    @lonniewhite258 6 років тому +4

    I use a big pair of channel locks leaves room to work

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому

      +Lonnie White gotcha

  • @gamecolor4519
    @gamecolor4519 4 роки тому

    Just the idea i needed i was thinking of removing my door thanks for the video i like you

  • @eddiefordiii770
    @eddiefordiii770 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @jameskennedy60nSoCal
    @jameskennedy60nSoCal 4 роки тому +1

    Great idea!

  • @lh5422
    @lh5422 5 років тому

    Brilliant bud. Have a beer.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому

      Happy holidays

    • @lh5422
      @lh5422 5 років тому

      @@NOVAtazz same to you! I just finished my door and it went very well

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому

      @@lh5422 glad I could help not the recommended way but works in a pinch

  • @jamieprice126
    @jamieprice126 6 років тому +1

    two thumbs up this is the best spring hack ive ever seen on here

  • @vega1925
    @vega1925 Рік тому +1

    Great

  • @americawhereareyou
    @americawhereareyou 3 роки тому +1

    I just did the hinge and detent pins on my 90 c1500 and the 7 bucks for the tool is well worth it. In my case the springs were still there with bent detents. No way would I have wanted to fight with jerry rigging something to remove it or have left it on its own when I removed the doors.

  • @johnnydalton8903
    @johnnydalton8903 5 років тому +2

    It worked thank you!!!

  • @hamidbashir2095
    @hamidbashir2095 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!! And God Bless You!!!

  • @dexterthompson1809
    @dexterthompson1809 4 роки тому +1

    great video thanks.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching

  • @vernreece
    @vernreece 5 років тому +4

    I just use a little lighter handheld torch to cut the zip ties.

  • @jking3892
    @jking3892 5 років тому +1

    Very smart,, good video

  • @bacleted
    @bacleted 6 років тому +2

    Great! Thank you!!

  • @edrosa5079
    @edrosa5079 4 роки тому +1

    well i think i need to replace the part that holds the door open the part that pops out where the roller sits against the post

  • @Acejunior7
    @Acejunior7 4 роки тому +1

    well my dern offset roller popped off. The roller that brakes the hinge cam. I bet I have to buy the whole hinge now.

    • @fngonuts
      @fngonuts 4 роки тому

      ebay.../amazon..

  • @arguswil
    @arguswil 4 роки тому +1

    Genius thank you

  • @martymcfly3986
    @martymcfly3986 2 роки тому +1

    u da man!

  • @franciscarlisle7375
    @franciscarlisle7375 5 років тому +4

    My mates currently having the spring removed from his forehead operation was successful he now has three eyes

  • @SteveSnowman
    @SteveSnowman 4 роки тому

    Nice.

  • @ronaldwaddell3135
    @ronaldwaddell3135 5 років тому +1

    Nice bro.

  • @Osckarre
    @Osckarre 5 років тому +1

    Pretty cool hack man! :)

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому +1

      thanks man ppl either love it or hate it lol

  • @justinteays9473
    @justinteays9473 3 роки тому

    Useful vid. Thanks!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @gregsimpson6203
    @gregsimpson6203 6 років тому +1

    You are the man I must say!!! I couldnt get mine to stay compressed,,may be cheaper zip ties,,,ended up popping lose and right down in the hole where the rubber boot goes in lol

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому

      Do have to use a good zip tie it is holding a bit of tension

  • @edrosa5079
    @edrosa5079 4 роки тому +1

    i had to fix mine but the sping popped back out did i install it wrong
    or do i need a new spring

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  4 роки тому

      I wouldnt know unless i saw what you ment

  • @lopezart2853
    @lopezart2853 5 років тому +1

    That’s awesome, thanks man!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 років тому

      No problem hope you hit the like button and if you really enjoyed it subscribe

  • @wcdeich4
    @wcdeich4 5 місяців тому +2

    what if the lever arm also fell off?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 місяців тому +2

      @wcdeich4 then sir you have a whole other box of problems

    • @wcdeich4
      @wcdeich4 5 місяців тому

      @@NOVAtazz can you buy a lever arm, or does it need to go to the mechanic?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 місяців тому +1

      @wcdeich4 depending on what it is the complete hinge assembly could be bought

  • @kasperdecaire
    @kasperdecaire 2 роки тому

    How I remove the hinge that seats on the roller part where the spring is bought a door from scrap yard and they cut the hing instead of removing the bolt holding it snowni gotta remove that part also from my old door please any advise be great limited for tools don't have grinder

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      Im guessing remove the pin with the bushings

  • @redrope022
    @redrope022 4 роки тому

    Smart.

  • @RoundTownWithMike
    @RoundTownWithMike 5 років тому +2

    Glad I took my Vertigo medication this morning.

  • @kylemilford5968
    @kylemilford5968 2 роки тому

    What's wrong with leaving them out? My doors were creaking real bad so I popped them out and now they are smooth as butter

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      The spring keeps the door from slaming closed on ur leg n concidering somecof the old gm doors way over 50lbs ...thats going to hurt ...but you do you

  • @MrOiram46
    @MrOiram46 3 місяці тому +1

    How did you get it out without the spring tool?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 місяці тому +1

      @MrOiram46 well either remove the door pins(90% of why you need to put the spring back in cause you replaced the bushings) or if you just need the spring out. i pried it out with a screwdriver or pry bar. I suggest tying a rag or something around it if your worried about it flying loose

  • @warrenlouisiana2277
    @warrenlouisiana2277 3 місяці тому +1

    Good idea

  • @kirstielegerski8638
    @kirstielegerski8638 4 роки тому +1

    You are the bomb!

  • @everettpangle1861
    @everettpangle1861 10 місяців тому

    That's a good idea but how did you get the sping out and why didn't you go ahead and replace the roller pin assembly?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  10 місяців тому

      I only showed this as demistration after it was asked how to reinstall one if you didnt have the tool in a facebook group i was in. I just uploaded it n shared the link to the group

    • @MrOiram46
      @MrOiram46 5 місяців тому +1

      @@NOVAtazzIt’s also an alternative if you had the tool to get it out, but can’t put it back in because the tool was bent to the point of being unable to fully compress the spring (don’t ask how I know 🤣)

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  5 місяців тому +1

      @MrOiram46 i can see that id advise using a vice if you have one though over the c clamp

  • @akp41
    @akp41 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome. Thanks

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  10 місяців тому

      Your welcome

  • @STEVEOMEMES
    @STEVEOMEMES 4 роки тому

    How did you get the spring out to start with THANKs

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  4 роки тому +1

      Not in an osha approved way

    • @STEVEOMEMES
      @STEVEOMEMES 4 роки тому

      @@NOVAtazz So you just use a screw drive an pry it off LOL 🤣Thank's i gotta replace the pin on the driver side 89 CHEV

  • @NTSRFR4
    @NTSRFR4 6 років тому +1

    But how did you get the spring off? You must have used the tool to get the spring off, right?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому +2

      On that door I had replaced the pin and bushing the spring is released when you pull the pin and the hinges come apart

  • @robertbobby3325
    @robertbobby3325 2 роки тому

    Do you have to remove the zip ties in any certain order so as not to pop the spring back out? Thanks for this, I was just wondering before I did this for my friend.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      I use two or three depending on quality of zip tie n no no particular order

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      I mean use some common sence n i also dont compress the spring any more than needed to fit it in where it goes

  • @alelectric2767
    @alelectric2767 3 роки тому +2

    A vise also works if you have one. Make sure it doesn’t let go and catch ya in the mouth. 😂😂

  • @Knossos22
    @Knossos22 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice! And some helpful comments below...

  • @JustJackStuff
    @JustJackStuff 6 років тому +1

    You saved my life thanks man this is golden content!!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому

      Well I don't know about life-saving and all that but if you say so that's $1,000 per life I saved. no just kidding glad you like the content glad I could help

  • @nanmer7135
    @nanmer7135 2 роки тому

    How did you take the spring off?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  2 роки тому

      Very non osha approved way of a rag tied around it n a screw driver or you can just remove the pin

  • @edrosa5079
    @edrosa5079 4 роки тому

    is their a certain way it goes in

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  4 роки тому +1

      Other than like in the thumbnail nail no

  • @ryandawg1344
    @ryandawg1344 6 років тому +2

    Awesome way to do this if you don't have the correct tools! Thanx

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому

      Sometimes you have to make do with what you have ;)

  • @travisvalentine2864
    @travisvalentine2864 6 років тому +1

    What part does the spring do . Is it just to keep the door open when you need it to ? I'm just asking because I don't know.

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  6 років тому

      Yes it provides tension to keep the door open so it doesnt close on you

  • @TheMrmmkkpro
    @TheMrmmkkpro 6 років тому +1

    Great tip 👍👍

  • @americanbully9583
    @americanbully9583 2 роки тому +1

    Great job

  • @seanmartinez2332
    @seanmartinez2332 3 роки тому

    How'd you get spring out!

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому

      My technique is even less safe than this....if you need to ask i prob shouldnt say

  • @jds1906
    @jds1906 3 роки тому

    how did you get the spring out in the first place?, that would have been fun to watch :]

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  3 роки тому

      Either a. Remove the pin or b just a long flat blade there not under that much tension

  • @dinoteolis191
    @dinoteolis191 Місяць тому +1

    what is the name of the tool ?

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  Місяць тому

      Pretty sure its just door spring removal tool

  • @novapowered83
    @novapowered83 7 років тому +2

    I wrapped it over the whole spring, but still got the pieces out, just a little more work

    • @NOVAtazz
      @NOVAtazz  7 років тому +1

      +Tim Derr hey what ever gets it done