small spring for trunk release.....
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From: wellington fl
small spring for trunk release.....
do not waste your money on the spring to lift the trunk lid, just get new gas struts they were only 13.00 for two, took 5 minutes to install and the trunk pops right up now about 2"
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
I bought shocks for tonneau and trunk off ebay. It did take longer than 5 minutes but after I figured out the first one the other three were a breeze.
Total cost about $25
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Converti...72.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Rear-Tru...72.m2749.l2649
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
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From: Mid Ohio
New struts helped mine or so I thought. After a few weeks it still pops better but didn't make it pop high enough to get a finger under. So I added some springs and now its good.
Here is a vid I made prior to the springs..
Here is a vid I made prior to the springs..
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange County, CA
Racer
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Florida
The springs should not be needed. They weren't needed from the factory so something has changed or shifted.
Here's what helped me:
- New shocks, get a reputable brand or warrantied item through a local store. The difference of 5 Lbs in lift between shock brands or old shocks can cause this
- Clean all of the tonneau or hatch weather strips on the bottom and top to prevent sticking. Also clean everything including the plastics on the tonneau lid or hatch
- Clean and slightly lubricate the upper and lower tonneau or hatch ring plates and locking mechanisms
Here's what helped me:
- New shocks, get a reputable brand or warrantied item through a local store. The difference of 5 Lbs in lift between shock brands or old shocks can cause this
- Clean all of the tonneau or hatch weather strips on the bottom and top to prevent sticking. Also clean everything including the plastics on the tonneau lid or hatch
- Clean and slightly lubricate the upper and lower tonneau or hatch ring plates and locking mechanisms
Last edited by 02torchred; Mar 9, 2020 at 02:40 PM.
