mas8230 Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 For those with shaved handles, what is the best place to mount the door poppers? I mounted mine on the rocker panel, just before the corner before the quarter panel. They work, but I don't think I'm entirely pleased with that location for a couple of reasons: For those with shaved handles, what is the best place to mount the door poppers? I mounted mine on the rocker panel, just before the corner before the quarter panel. The poppers do their job, but I don't think I'm entirely pleased with that location for a couple of reasons: - #1 They are kinda in the way at that spot - #2 You can sorta see them from the exterior at the bottom of the door - #3 The passenger door is giving me fits !! The driver door closes effortlessly, even with the popper installed. The pass. door I have to slam, even when changin the door guts and adjusting the body mechanism. When I remove the popper, the door closes easier, but still a little more force is needed. Any suggestions ??? Thanks !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanomon Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 I have them mounted to the support beam (that runs the entire length of the door front to back) attached to the inside. Cable is only slightly curved to reduce any binding. A small curved (to match the actuator housing) piece of plate was welded to the top of the beam, attached by 2 hose-clamps. This will allow you to manipulate the actuator back and forth, for subtle adjustments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoknR6 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 thats how mine is. the driver door closes easy but the passenger door i had to slam, and then my poppers didnt want to open it. i still havent squared it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas8230 Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hanamon, I have pretty much the same setup for my actuators. The solenoids, cables, and rods are set up nice. It's pretty slick with no problems. I used two very small u-shaped cable clamps to fasten the puul cable to the latch rod. I removed my door handles, and my solenoid is mounted on the inside of the door in that area, clear of any window parts. I then took a third clamp (used as a guide) and fastened it to the door frame to keep the latch rod from flopping everywhere without the handle. Smoknr6, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one with this problem !! Although the popper does kick it open. The door was always harder to close , but now it really on my nerves because it matters even more now. Hopefully, sombody can help us out !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas8230 Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 Has anybody mounted poppers at the front of the sill plate on the rocker panel. I'm thinking of this because it would keep them out of the way. BUT, do you think they'd be strong enough to push the door out that far up ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanomon Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 mas8230, Sorry I reread your question Not accuators, "popers" Ok, on the driver side lower right. On the pass side, lower left. I'll try and get some picts posted with these locations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas8230 Posted May 4, 2005 Author Share Posted May 4, 2005 Great !! Thanks. I'll post some more pics within the next couple of days too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanomon Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 They come in various lb. spring rates; 15-20-25-30-etc. we used 15lb.ers due to the fact that these aint' Chevelle doors. Mine work fine. Don't know if you could get enough leverage/thrust from the hinge area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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