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Thread: trunk lid
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09-21-2006 #1
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trunk lid
So I just got my new electric trunk latch.It mouted up great and works well but I am going to hook it up to my keyless so I can pop it from the key fob. Thing is when I pop it I want it to open all the way up.I have a trans am wing on it springs as tight as they will go and it wont open.Has anyone put gas struts on there first gen.?how did you do it?pics?
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09-21-2006 #2
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You could use a linear actuator like a street rod.
09-21-2006 #3
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No I dont want anymore wiring just the gas struts instead of the old springs.
09-21-2006 #4
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Weld a tab on your trunk hinge then mount it to were the inner and outer fender well meet.
09-22-2006 #5
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I think... You will want the struts to be pushing in a straight line parallel with the trunk flange when the lid is all the way shut so there will be no upwards pressure until the latch is released.
Originally Posted by LSRS7
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09-22-2006 #6
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Why not just get new trunk rods? I've seem them for sale somewhere. FRANK
09-24-2006 #7
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just in case anyone cares I went to the parts store today and bought a strut.drilled a hole in the hinge and ran the strut towards the front of the car, drilled a hole through the pinch weld of the inner and outer wheel well and it works like a charm!
09-24-2006 #8
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Glad to hear it worked out.
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Do you have any pics? I am trying to put my trunk struts in and cannot seem to get the correct length or angle of the strut. Trunk will open partialy or wont close all the way.
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Originally Posted by gonein67bird
67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 Johnny Winters TH400 74cc KRE d-port flowed @ 310 cfm heads piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.55 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s
Honest dad that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number
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Thought I'd update this thread with some info I found over on Camaros.net.
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=16935467 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 Johnny Winters TH400 74cc KRE d-port flowed @ 310 cfm heads piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.55 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s
Honest dad that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number
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