Torsion bars for trunk lid
#1
Torsion bars for trunk lid
I have a question that I know someone will know. When I added a wing to my car, the trunk lid would not stay up. I found out later that they make a a stronger set for a trunk lid with a wing. Does anyone know how to tell the stock from the stronger ones? What the diameter of the bigger ones are? I'm actually still trying to figure out how to use struts to open the trunk, but need the backup option in case I can't find a way to fit struts in. Thanks.
#3
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ya be careful though, i have seen it on like 3 or 4 cl/tls now. the center brace/mount for the bars brakes off real easy. and if it has broken off then the trunk wont stay up even without the wing
#4
lowrd on tein CS biatch
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what? the trunk literally will not stay up now that u got the oem spoiler?
Have you tried this?
there are bars by the rear speakers that u move to adjust the tension on the trunk support. like on most cars.
urs is probably on the light setting.
It's a bitch to move it but it will add enough to keep it up.tri
u'll see between the middle of the speakers where the bars cross over. there is a brace there that comes loose or breaks sometimes, and that loses the tension for the trunk to stay open.
LOOK to the back corners and u see the end of each bar... THAT is where u move it up to the next level. You will see a groove for the bar to sit in. that's what u should try first. IMHO
Have you tried this?
there are bars by the rear speakers that u move to adjust the tension on the trunk support. like on most cars.
urs is probably on the light setting.
It's a bitch to move it but it will add enough to keep it up.tri
u'll see between the middle of the speakers where the bars cross over. there is a brace there that comes loose or breaks sometimes, and that loses the tension for the trunk to stay open.
LOOK to the back corners and u see the end of each bar... THAT is where u move it up to the next level. You will see a groove for the bar to sit in. that's what u should try first. IMHO
#6
lowrd on tein CS biatch
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i haven't tried moving them all I know is they are under torsion and u gotta make it even stiffer, so I can imagine you just use ur hands and push it up and back and then it'll be in place.
Shouldn't require tools..i dunno what tool would help to accomplish such a task anyway
Shouldn't require tools..i dunno what tool would help to accomplish such a task anyway
#9
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those bars are under a TON of tension. you cant move them with your hand. I installed the upgraded black bars with the honda tool and now im completely satisfied.
as for the middle brace, yes mine broke too. I drilled 2 holes into the brace, put some JB weld on the inner side of the brace and then screwed it in. Screws + JB weld = (hopefully) permanent fix
as for the middle brace, yes mine broke too. I drilled 2 holes into the brace, put some JB weld on the inner side of the brace and then screwed it in. Screws + JB weld = (hopefully) permanent fix
#14
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Mine pops up about 2" (thats what she said!)
Sorry.
Sorry.
#15
Racer
Lol
Great info... Need to adjust mine... my Accord must be set perfect, opens right up with the remote... perhaps adjusting my CL will prevent the bars from hitting my rear speakers... which they never did on my Accord.
LMAO...
LMAO...
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I covered this a while ago....
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/hd-trunk-springs-698727/
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/hd-trunk-springs-698727/
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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New speakers possibly? Ive heard of issues with larger magnets hitting the springs.
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also for people with speakers hitting, how tall are your speakers
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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#24
Racer
I covered this a while ago....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698727
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698727
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
My Alpine Type-R's (6x9's) only just hit now, going to make a spacer plate like I had to in my accord's front doors or try something with plastic spacers.
I don't have the height off hand till I pull them them this weekend (damn I hate doing that!)... but I have the alpine type-R 6x9's.
#26
lowrd on tein CS biatch
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I'd take out the speakers and get a 1inch think piece of wood. cut it out so u got urself a spacer. Wrap it in the same material as the back is, so it doen't looks weird... or Subbox black felt... and then problem solved.
Or drill a few hole and do the dampers.
but either way i'd hate to have a trunk that wil not stay open.
I use my car for work and service calls so i am in there multiple times a day.
I probably use it more than my door LOL
Or drill a few hole and do the dampers.
but either way i'd hate to have a trunk that wil not stay open.
I use my car for work and service calls so i am in there multiple times a day.
I probably use it more than my door LOL
#28
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Ill take a look when I have a chance and figure something out. You may need to make some brackets.
#32
I was able to find the DIY on the TSX and had them put the pictures back on it. Looking at it, the trunk design is different and the way they install the struts, I have tried on my car and won't work. There is not a way to put the strut straight in line with the lid arm unless you cut into the wheel well. I'll keep looking, seeing I have Alpine 6x9's that rub all the time and want to stop it.
#34
Racer
To be clear, it didn't hit with the stock speakers, only with my aftermarket ones. ...it's strange because my accord ('02 coupe) is almost identical and I had no issue. I'm guess these bars might be different because of the navigation unit mounted in the trunk though. My Alpine Type-R's (6x9's) only just hit now, going to make a spacer plate like I had to in my accord's front doors or try something with plastic spacers.
The result... bars no long hit my Alpine 6x9 Type-R speakers in the factory location!
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Last edited by CLSspeedx; 12-08-2009 at 04:43 AM.
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I covered this a while ago....
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698727
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=698727
Tool needed is a trunk spring removal tool, can be gotten at...
http://www.bernardiparts.com/Honda-T...F-SNAA100.aspx
Edit.. someone took it...
Last edited by fuzzy02CLS; 10-25-2011 at 08:31 PM.
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