Trunk torsion rod installation

Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. Welcome to For E Bodies Only! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Trunk lid spring adjustment. Thread starter ProSport Start date Mar 12, ProSport Well-Known Member. Sometimes when I open the engine lid, I swear it's laughing at me.

Last edited by HMeeder; at PM.. Yea, I pushed the wrench up a couple of times to make sure I had a good bite and was centered on the bar properly. Wayne I gave up, and installed one of our rear trunk shock units. What a difference!

The trunk doesn't fly up with enough force to knock my teeth out now! Dempsey, Founder, Pelican Parts Inc. That is true Wayne. I've been running on one torsion bar long enough that I forgot about how quickly the trunk likes to come up.

Keep BOTH hands on it. Piech's Garage Copper Red Cayman. I am just reading through this, as I am about to reinstall the torsion bar onto a new vinyl bracket I just purchased using this method. Just wanted to reach out and thank the folks for posting it here, as usual! Looking forward to breaking my fingers!

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All times are GMT Pacific. Current time is PM Top. Attach Photos to Posts. Contact Us. My Cookies. Frequently Asked Questions. Forum Rules. But here goes With the trunk lid propt safely open and the hinges in place, place one torsion bar in position so the end with the "U" end is by the hinge. The hinge has a link on it with a hook.