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Adjusting Trunk Lid Torsion Rods

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by 71buickfan, Aug 5, 2010.

  1. 71buickfan

    71buickfan Well-Known Member

    Just thought I would pass along what I figured out about these beasties and how I adjusted mine. See related thread for additional info:

    http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=77847&highlight=trunk+lid+rod

    I added a spoiler to my trunk lid which made it heavier. It wouldn't stay open on it's own. A slight bump would cause the trunk lid to come down on your head or slam closed. So after reading the thread above I climbed into the trunk to attempt a readjustment.

    1. Gather Tools: heavy gloves, safety glasses, vice grips, flashlight.

    2. Lay in trunk on your back with lid open. Open lid has least tension on the rods.

    3. Attach vice grips to rod end pointing down as shown in picture.

    4. Apply downward force to vice grips while pushing up on the rod with your other hand to disengage the end from the slot.

    5. Continue applying force to twist the rod into the desired slot. Pull down on rod with other hand to seat it fully in the new slot.

    6. The slot toward the front of the car is least tension. Slot toward back of car is most tension.

    7. Extracate self from trunk. Call for help if your contorted like a pretzel and stuck in place.

    I moved mine from the middle to the third position (toward rear of car) and now the trunk 'pops' when you unlock it and stays upright when open.
     

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  2. Ken Warner

    Ken Warner Stand-up Philosopher

    Seems like I remember sliding a 3/8 deepwell socket over the end of the torsion bar while wearing a pair of my old army leather glove shells. Standing from behind the vehicle it was not that tough to get it where it needed to be.
     
  3. waynes69gs350

    waynes69gs350 waynesd

    Randy,

    Great pics, will help me get lid back on. :gp: BTW, is that Trumpet Poly Gold on your 71? Mine is a 69 and I'm trying to figure out if I want to paint it original after body work is finished...:rolleyes:
     
  4. Golden Oldie 65

    Golden Oldie 65 Well-Known Member

    Those rods can be removed and replaced without any tools. I've done it dozens of times.
     
  5. 71buickfan

    71buickfan Well-Known Member

    No, the color is Cortez Gold.
     
  6. chris roesch

    chris roesch Say what again, i dare u

    nice color
     

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