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Old 02-03-2012, 09:18 PM
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Question Question about panel door 'poppers'

My panel rear door poppers work flawlessly... But, I would like 'em to open the door quite a but farther. I getting tired of manually opening the door all the way after I pop it to allow my dog to jump right in. Is there a way to strengthen (or change) the spring (in the popper) so that this would happen? Frankly, I haven't checked it out yet; thought someone would/might have an idea...
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:24 PM
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Do the doors slide back after opening or do they swing like the fronts do? If they slide to the back like a minivan then you would probably need to add something that would slide it like on the Montana minivans did after 05.
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:29 PM
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They just swing open just like the front...
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Old 02-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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I don't know of any product, but I don't see why something couldn't be fabricated. Attaching a spring to the storage box might be a place to start.
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Is there a true popper there ? I don't see it if there is..

Or is it just the rubber seal, that pushes the door after the lock has been released..
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:17 PM
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Have a look around here. They have what your after.

http://www.autoloc.com/

Custom stuff can always be done.

How deep is your wallet to get it done?




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Old 02-03-2012, 10:21 PM
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sleeper,
There does seem to be some kind of a popper; maybe built into the latch?

Father Azmodius,
I never thought of that. If you put it down low on the box, it wouldn't be in the way. You could gently glue some kind of 'pad' (plastic) to the door to prevent abrasion...
I'll research for the right spring length and strength...
Thanks for the tip!!!
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:26 PM
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I don't see it on my 08 Panel, just the latch.

Mine do fine, but Father Azmodius' idea, sounds like an easy fix for you.
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I know

this don't really anwser your ?
But don't you have to get out anyhoo ?
To shut the door ?
Or is your dog trained to pull it shut?
I'm just say'n
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No, no, it's when she's on the outside, waitin' to jump in.

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