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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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My trunk is slightly sticking out at the very top and it is not flush, i was wondering if I can readjust the trunk springs to fix this? Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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normally you dont adjust the springs but the mounts
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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the mounts on the hinges?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Yes.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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thanks, but i tried to adjust them, but it would not become flush... its really annoying
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Rubber mallet.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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rubber mallet on the actual hinge, or trunk?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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You running OEM or CF trunk?
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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i have an oem trunk
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by iheartap1,Apr 22 2008, 01:59 PM
My trunk is slightly sticking out at the very top and it is not flush, i was wondering if I can readjust the trunk springs to fix this? Thanks in advance.
Very top of WHAT?.......

If it's OEM it can be adjusted by the bumper stops or the 10mm bolts on the brackets that hold the lid.

You need to be more specific on what area is not flush.
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