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Patrick
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JUL 18, 01:23 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by edfiero:
I understand I may need to remove the deck lid, but am just looking for confirmation that is going to get me to where I need to be.
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I'm of the opinion that you don't need to remove the decklid (or unbolt the other end of the torsion rod) to get things back in place. Jason and I seem to be in disagreement. 
In the image below, the red arrow indicates where the out of place torsion rod needs to go. It should be located behind the other rod, parallel to it. I believe there's actually a "nub" on the bracket that the rod sort of clips behind.
 [This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 07-18-2015).]
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edfiero
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JUL 18, 07:04 AM
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Patrick....I agree with WHERE the rod needs to go. My problem is how to get it there. I've try prying against it, but wont stay. As much as I dont want to, I think the solution is going to be removing the lid to release all the tension on the rod.
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Chelo Fiero
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JUL 18, 10:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by edfiero:
Patrick....I agree with WHERE the rod needs to go. My problem is how to get it there. I've try prying against it, but wont stay. As much as I dont want to, I think the solution is going to be removing the lid to release all the tension on the rod. |
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You need to pull it out and pry it up at the same time and it will accommodate up in place, ....
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edfiero
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JUL 18, 04:11 PM
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Problem resolved after removing the lid and the hinge. That let the tension off the rod and allowed me to move it back into place.
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Jason88Notchie
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JUL 18, 04:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by edfiero:
Problem resolved after removing the lid and the hinge. That let the tension off the rod and allowed me to move it back into place. |
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Good. Sometimes the easiest jobs can turn into a royal PITA.
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Patrick
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JUL 18, 07:13 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by edfiero:
Problem resolved after removing the lid and the hinge. That let the tension off the rod and allowed me to move it back into place.
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The decklid and hinge didn't need to be removed for the torsion rod to come out of place.  Anyway, you got it back in. 
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fierosound
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JUL 20, 10:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by edfiero:
Problem resolved after removing the lid and the hinge. That let the tension off the rod and allowed me to move it back into place. |
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... and now you have the tension adjusted so the decklid doesn't bang you in the head?
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LorenBateman
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JUL 01, 01:05 AM
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anybody know where i can buy new hinge bolts, the T50 ones with the sholder
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jim94
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FEB 01, 12:11 AM
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Thanks for the instructions, pumps off and deck lid now has the correct tension on it to hold it up. Strong rods I must say.i reinstalled my useless chrome strut tower bar back on . I like chrome.
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stashu11
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NOV 04, 10:11 PM
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I'm going to attempt this soon. How easy do those pins come out? Do they slide out easily, or does a person have to use a bunch or something? [This message has been edited by stashu11 (edited 11-05-2020).]
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