Has anyone installed the seal kit available from Ecklers on the actuators. Also what is the easiest way to remove these guys. It's a 1980. thanks in advance Ric.

I did mine and I was able to get them out without taking the hood off. (80) I jacked up the front and was able to get all the sprinfs and bolts off from the front. Unscrew the clevas rod counting the turns.Then reached through and with a little manuvering was able to bring them out. Tape around your hood to avoid scratches . If you Counted the number of turns when you took the clevas off , you will be about where you were when you reinstall. Good luck.   Try this LINK

I recommend a frame-off just so you have more room to play around with.

I was thinking of a frame off, not doing it myself but sending it to this guy http://www.newmancarcreations.com/about/index.html. What do ya think, looks like he does very nice work. Thanks for the link mbarney, looks pretty straight forward, I'll give it a shot when the parts get here.

I agree with Ron 78 I rebuilt mine and not satisfied. Got new set and they work great matter of fact they never worked right until I repalced them.

I did a complete rebuild of mine; springs, bushings, pins, boots etc. I went through the top - didn't think it would work from the bottom.... wish I knew that then.... I would not suggest taking them out from the top.... I actually have a small chip in the paint now - it kills me every time I look at that chip! But, the head lights work as new now....
Good Luck! 

Installed kit last night, work like a charm. Thanks for all the info.