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Compared to other cars, the SVX trunklid and spoiler together are very heavy. The use of the two struts make it easier to control. Subaru probably found ot more efficient to use struts instead of springs. here is how mine work:
Whether I release the trunk from inside the car or using the key, I hear the latch release, but the trunklid does not move at all (It still looks like it is locked). This is because the angle of the compressed struts and the weight of the trunklid prevent it from doing so. At no time does the trunklid "pop-up" after release.
As I lift the trunklid, the angle of the struts change and they begin to decompress and help hift the trunklid. About 3/4 of the way open, the trunklid continues to open on its own to its vertical full-open position.
Once fully opened, it takes a little pressure to start closing the trunk. As the trunk closes, the struts start to compress and provide resistance to keep the trunk lid from slamming shut. I just lower it down to the almost closed position and let it go.
On my 92, (without the spoiler) The trunk went up much easier because or the reduced weight. I could stop the trunklid at any point and let go and it would stay in that position. My 96 (with spoiler) is heavier, but operates about the same way.
I tok my new struts off, one at a time, to paint them the body color. With only one strut in place to operate the trunklid, it was quite a bit more difficult to move easily. With both removed it was almost impossible.
I suspect you either have 1 bad strut and i good strut, or 2 weak struts
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1996 Polo Green LSi #216 ..138,100 miles. ..SOLD
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