Trunk Springs Open just Right Now

[videoguy]

Here is a picture of my fix for the trunk opening. I drilled a hole in each tab
which is connected to the tortion bar. The bar is hardened but the tab is cold rolled and drills through easily.

[tav]

does this help keep the trunk open? This is a good idea, I've been thinking about rigging somthing to help keep the trunk open. Mine wont stay open when the wind is blowing lightly or even when I'm parked on a small decline.

[coopcj7]

thanks I will probably do this mod it looks easy and cheap which means it is something I can do.

[videoguy]

Originally Posted by tav

does this help keep the trunk open? This is a good idea, I've been thinking about rigging somthing to help keep the trunk open. Mine wont stay open when the wind is blowing lightly or even when I'm parked on a small decline.

Works for me on an incline too. Opens trunk all the way smoothly when you push button on key fob. The springs are from Home Depot and measure 2 and one half inches long by
.072 dia. The next size up was too strong and pulled the trunk cover too hard.

[Rob the Elder]

LOL you stole my idea!

But I did not cut holes. I threaded the end of the torsion bar and fit the end of the spring over the torsion bar.

Your solution is pretty elegant. I like it too.

[videoguy]

Originally Posted by Rob the Elder

LOL you stole my idea!

But I did not cut holes. I threaded the end of the torsion bar and fit the end of the spring over the torsion bar.

Your solution is pretty elegant. I like it too.

Your enginuity is not overlooked! Thank you for the great directive idea. I only contributed in my small way to an idea in the chain of thought. Thank You!

[Rob the Elder]

Well to give credit where its due, Im going to follow your improved method when I do the wife's Sky. Its simpler than threading the end of the rod.