RogerRamRod, No, never used the regular or original springs. They were on the hinges but not loaded. So, I used a hood prop to hold up the fiberglass hood. Don't like the hood prop. Have since found out that lightweight springs were available so I had original springs removed and lightweight springs installed. Every indication is they are installed correctly on the hinges. When lightweight springs are loaded I cannot pull the hinge down, at all. The pulling down on the hinge simulates closing the hood but, I can't budge them when pulling down on them. I'm going to install the fiberglass hood then try and see if the hinges will work, closing the hood. tks for your response
