So i just swapped trunklids...
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So i just swapped trunklids...
So i just swaped trunks with an STi and it looks sweet. But we had one problem. We couldnt get the springs back on when we swaped them. Does anyone out there have pictures or explain how to put them back? It seems pretty simple. Put one end there and the other there and whala! but they didnt seem to stay on or create much tension. So pics would be great!
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It's actually pretty easy...if you were closer I'd help you. Basically you seat one side, then use a big screwdriver to twist and create the tension in the springs, and then you set it in the movable bracket on the other side. It's weird to explain without pictures, but you can flip down the bracket (flush with the trunk arm), twist the spring past that point, and open the bracket to "catch" the spring as it tries to unwind.
If you can't figure it out I can take some pics when I get home tomorrow.
Good luck.
-=eric
If you can't figure it out I can take some pics when I get home tomorrow.
Good luck.
-=eric
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Basically, you have to push really hard. They only fit in one way per side. At the U-shaped ends, you have to push it into the car and put the moveable lock backs from the trunk hinges into the torsion springs. Let me know if you need some help. I swapped mine out and it was quite the PITA.
Signed,
Charlie
Signed,
Charlie
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If you can't figure it out I can take some pics when I get home tomorrow.
Good luck.
-=eric[/QUOTE]
Do you mind if you can get pictures? It would be very helpful.
Thanks
Alan
Good luck.
-=eric[/QUOTE]
Do you mind if you can get pictures? It would be very helpful.
Thanks
Alan
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i emailed everyone the instructions that pmed me to get them i hope it helps if not feel free to hit me up on pm or aim. i hope i help sorry for the lack of pictures ill take some sooner or later.
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