987687 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Is there any way to re-bend the trunk torsion bars so it holds the trunk open? My trunk has a habit of slamming closed on my head, probably because it has the stick on spoiler thing. Is there a trick to getting more tension in the bars so the truck stays open better? Some cars have so much tension in those, as soon as you pull the release the trunk pops all the way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 can you get a set of tension bars from a vehicle with a heavier trunk, like with a spoiler? XT's and RX's had spoilers on them, maybe a set from those would work..though you don't say what vehicle so maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Oops, sorry. It's an 89 GL sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 those GL's, do they have the same trunk as an RX? maybe those torsion bars or an XT would swap over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 No idea if they have the same trunk. I'm still thinking there might be a way to re-bend the bars to give more spring... I'm probably just gonna have to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 mine broke once i had to replace them, they are very funky in appearance and operation, it wasn't immediately obvious how they install. sounds good, go ahead and bend it. it'll weaken the metal, give it some memory that will eventually fade but who knows if it would be enough to cause any noticeable issues in the future. worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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