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2002z28ssconv
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SEP 24, 11:06 PM
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Were there actually different torsion bars for cars without spoliers?
I thought that they all had the same torsion rods but the retaining pin was in different holes depending on the weight of the deck lid.
Either way, nice write-up for those wanting gas struts. +'s for all... 
For those that are just adding a spoiler, be sure that your torsion springs are adjusted for the maximum lift before you resort to adding struts. You might not need them.
This is easy and free.
Hook a tie-down strap to the squared off bottom of one of the torsion rods under the hinge bracket.
Pull up the trunk gasket up and hook the other end of the strap over the metal flange under the trunk gasket.
As you pull the torsion spring toward the trunk, the retaining pin can be moved to another hole.
Toward the front of the car is soft.
Toward the rear of the car gives more lift.
Carefully release the spring. It will have a LOT of tension on it.
Don't forget to do the other side too.
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deezil
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FEB 06, 07:36 PM
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Bump!! Awesome write-up!!!
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DLCLK87GT
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FEB 21, 04:49 PM
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Bump to add to favorites
Anybody ever do this to the hood?[This message has been edited by DLCLK87GT (edited 02-21-2011).]
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Niterrorz
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FEB 21, 05:52 PM
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great write up but i have to ask whats the point of them unless your removing your torsion bars? because the torsion bars already hold up the lid this just seems like unnecessary equipment.
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thedrue
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FEB 22, 02:37 AM
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I fabbed up dual gas struts for the hood of my car. Very good mod, worth it. I removed the torsion bars and bought a strut set up from rodney for my decklid. Works great but I had to modify it for the passenger side as my turbo plumbing is in the way on the drivers side.
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labbe001
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FEB 22, 07:34 AM
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if i were to add dual struts, one on each side, would this be enough lift to keep the lip up w/o using the trosion bars at all? i'm wanting to remove mine....thanks
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Jim_Martin29
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FEB 23, 12:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by deezil:
Bump!! Awesome write-up!!!
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Wow, Citizen Kane, I haven't seen a clip from that movie in a long time.------------------
Jim Martin
White '86 GT
California
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Lou6t4gto
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FEB 24, 06:10 PM
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I Just Did that to BOTH my Notchbacks. I got 2 struts from the boneyard for $5 ! It took a total Of 1 1/2 hrs TOTAL To remove the brackets, weld on "Tabs" & install the whole thing ON BOTH CARS !! Everything should be That Easy ! What an improvement, "No More "STICK"!
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fierogt27
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JUN 21, 04:05 AM
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I just did both sides on my 87 GT with a 3800sc installed. Since the 3800 is in there I had to take off the stock parts take hold the decklid up. I put autozone part number 95053 on my car and it seems that every time I raise the decklid its putting way too much force on the vent brackets. Did I do something wrong? Or is this normal?
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sportcoupe
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JUN 21, 12:05 PM
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I bought a hood prop rod from the junkyard for $2. Works great and was very cheap. Will not wear out either like the gas charged struts.
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