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rear trunk struts mod thread - need input
I just finished a rear strut mod using some Strong Arm gas shocks from Autozone. I took pics along the way and have a write up ready to go. Befor I do - my question to all - how do stock struts behave when new (or in good condition?) I have a 92 with a wing and my original weak struts would not hold the trunk open on a windy day. I was always afraid of it slamming on my (or my kids' ) hands. The mod (adapting new Strong Arms) is a huge improvement, but because of the weight of the wing, the trunk won't open on its own power like the hood does with good struts. If that's normal, I'll finish the write up and post it.
Last edited by gsodonis; 03-10-2007 at 12:48 PM. |
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The trunk will not open on its own with the stock struts. It will hold it open just about any place that you would stop opening. When you get it done, let me know and I can put it into the How-To docs. Thanks
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thats fine
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- John ASE certified Master Tech W/ X1 Twin City Fleet repair, St. Paul, MN need work done? Have tools will travel
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