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Old 01-04-2004 | 11:53 AM
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Old 01-04-2004 | 12:01 PM
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Sorry there is no adjustment on the trunk springs. They ar essentially Torsion bars, The only way to reduce the springs rate is to make a new set out of smaller diameter steel.
Old 01-04-2004 | 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by Slows2k
Sorry there is no adjustment on the trunk springs. They ar essentially Torson bars, The only way to reduce the springs rate is to make a new set out of smaller diameter steel.

Darn, thanks
Old 01-04-2004 | 12:31 PM
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why don't you just remove one of them?
Old 01-04-2004 | 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by moyopoyo
why don't you just remove one of them?

It couldn't hurt to try
Old 01-04-2004 | 07:33 PM
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Originally posted by moyopoyo
why don't you just remove one of them?

Remove one of the bars? Or the springs?
Old 01-04-2004 | 08:13 PM
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what bars? just remove one of the springs. if you don't already have it, you need the spring remover tool to do it.
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Originally posted by moyopoyo
what bars? just remove one of the springs. if you don't already have it, you need the spring remover tool to do it.
Oh...Thanks
Old 01-05-2004 | 12:14 AM
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Originally posted by Shadow_S2K
How can I adjust the trunk springs so it won't shoot up when installing a C/F trunk? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

i'm also having this problem.. i tried adjusting the latches but i guess i 'll try to remove one spring too
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