i tried to change the tension on these because i have a real gsx wing on my trunk.i have them on the top most slot which should provide enough tension to pop the trunk when i disengage the lock but for some reason it doesnt.could i have the wrong rods? o No:
The only real function of the torsion bars is to keep the trunk in the "up" position when it is opened. None of my cars torsion bars allow the trunk to fly open when the lock is disengaged. On the odd occassion, the trunk will open all the way when I use the power release, mostly because I'm not back there with my key in the slot as I hold it in my hand. Does it pop it open enough for the lock to disengage? If not, try putting a new weatherstrip in...that stuff is like a spring when you install it.
GM Service replacement spoilers were heavier than the originals. If you have one you need the heavier : 8790659 RH torque rod 870660 LH torque rod And 9866601 6 7/16 inch reinforcements for the deck lid.
I don't think that the Corvette guys got anything on you Buick numbers people,I'm glad I've got Duane's book,it seems to me that you all take your research very seriously. :beer
trunk torsioning rods phew!!!!!...........good thing i can go right down to buick and order a set of those ou:
I just bought a set from a junk yard for my 69. how do i install them. what do i use to twist it? is there instructions on the web?
I had to replace one on my 68 6 yrs ago. I think I was able to just clamp a Vise Grip on the end and get it into position. Wasn't very difficult anyways.
Same here, Dave. I used a big fat pair of channel locks to do it. I think it took me 30 seconds to get it into position. Not too bad of a job..
They're a lot easier to move/adjust with a small pipe or tube. Won't slip off like pliers tend to do. Jeff
Sounds like a good suggestion. With Vise Grips you do need to be careful to clamp in the proper place so you're pulling/twisting in line with the loop/hook on the end, so it is less likely to slip off. IIRC...
One time I installed one wrong. When I closed the trunk BAM! like I'd been shot. Snapped the rod - be carefull. Luckily - no damage was done and I'd wisely collected a number of rods from donor Chevelles in the boneyard.
