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Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
Since I've never experienced 100% new trunk struts, I was wondering if those that have replaced theirs with new OEM struts from Subaru could describe how they work?
Like at what points they will hold the trunk lid (45 degree angle, etc)? How much lift do you have to provide with your hands to get the lid up from closed? How hard does it close if you let go at say 6-12 inches when dropping the lid? Stuff like that... Thanks!
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
I just replaced long-dead trunk "stays," and I keep forgetting and lifting hard on the trunk lid. Honestly, that's the biggest difference I notice: Less effort is needed to open the trunk. It's not like the lid will pop open the moment you turn the key.
My teal's struts were so far gone the lid would slam on its own from near vertical. Five+ years later, the replacements don't seem to have lost much muscle. dcb |
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
My new trunk struts work great. When the lever at the drivers seat is pulled the trunk does not fly open, just unlatches, but when you try to lift it up, it moves easily. Naturally it stays up when it is raised... A trunk can do only a limited number of things... not sure what you want yours to do
Keith However, my silver is in the 30,000ish mileage range and has no spoiler. Not sure I want to drill the holes quite yet That would have an effect on the lifting, but probably not a lot, depending on how far back I install it would also make a difference. |
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
I want mine to drive the car for me when I'm too tired. No, really, I don't necessarily want mine to do anything, I'm just asking what it is "supposed" to do. I'm actually field testing a set of factory prototypes on my car right now, and they work 10 times better than my 18 year old ones did... But I don't have a reference as to how good they are working compared the official Subaru OEM ones. I'm trying to get an idea of that, and then I'll also probably try to get together with Earl or someone around Puget Sound here with newer struts to see the difference. But I've already said too much.
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
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Oh come on man, spill it. We want the details.
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
I'll get it out of him!
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
I know my lips are sealed!
Keith Are you anywhere near Tacoma? Spill your guts... Mum is the word... with the threat of toothpicks under the fingernails or even with a few shots from that CIA waterboarding water pistol. |
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
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Factories are springing up all over the world to try to undercut Subaru factory with a better strut for the trunk lid on the SVX! I have actually known about this for 20+ years. Took a while to drag it out of me, didn't it! Keith |
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
Patience people... these are still the prototypes and are supposed to be clones to OEMs. Better versions might be also coming out soon.
Whoever have bad struts, just bear with them for now and keep tuned to the updates...
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Re: Performance of new OEM trunk struts?
Where's some of the real picky guys (svxcess?) to chime in on this? I know some of you got to have nearly new ones!
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