My deck stays up as long as the wind in not to Strong. For safety I used a white drive way marker cut and sanded to length. ($1.00) Propped in the hole already in the deck lid and the truck rubber gasket, it works great and looks professional. I will post a picture tomorrow.
3/16 dia fiberglass driveway marker. Cut off top and sand a conical shape on the end then cut to 18 3/4 long.
[This message has been edited by jhgraham (edited 09-11-2013).]
Did you add a spoiler to the decklid? If so, you will need a strut kit or different springs. If this is OEM, then check to make sure one of the springs is not broken and adjust them. Otherwise, get the strut kit (I like it over the springs anyway).
MAKE SURE that you read the procedure for adjusting the stock springs. You could easily explode your rear glass. I suggest a heavy piece of plywood over it for just in case. Theres a LOT of tension on them that will catch you by surprise and happen in 1/10 of a second.
With the rear decklid in place (and why would it not be?), I don't see any way the rear glass could be damaged while adjusting the decklid springs/torsion bars.
If the straps are missing, broken, or about to break, the hinge WILL contact the glass (with no decklid installed, of course).
I used a hood cylinder from a 1984 Buick Regal on my lid, but it really needs 2- especially with a wing. Go with Rodney's kit if you want something clean and not homemade looking.
------------------ 1986 SE Aero coupe.
3.4 DOHC swap is complete and running, now just have to finish the rest of the car...
[This message has been edited by tesmith66 (edited 09-12-2013).]
With the rear decklid in place (and why would it not be?), I don't see any way the rear glass could be damaged while adjusting the decklid springs/torsion bars.
I have adjusted the springs, but the decklid was still on and limiting cables were in good condition. There shouldn't be an issue if the decklid is still on.
BTW, adjusting the springs won't help if a spoiler was added. New springs will need to be installed, or a strut kit.
It has been ten years since I even looked at one, but if Im remembering right, the two torsion springs are on the rear firewall and the glass bottom extends down below the deck lid by at least a few inches. I could be wrong...id have to see a pic.
