trunk springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-11-2003, 10:18 AM
  #1  
Busy Living
Thread Starter
 
beerknurd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 48
Posts: 1,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
trunk springs

Isn't it possible for the dealer to tighten the trunk springs? mine seem weak and the trunk has knocked my head a few times. Dealer is saying it's fine. seems others have expirenced this and got it fixed.


searched and didn't get any hits.
Old 02-11-2003, 10:47 AM
  #2  
trying to get a lil V-I
 
chikai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Left Coast
Age: 45
Posts: 3,701
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Yes you can adjust the trunk springs to a tighter setting. I installed an aftermarket spoiler last Nov, and the stupid trunk kept hitting my head. I bought this tool that moves the trunk springs back one notch, and it has stayed up perfectly ever since.

The search doesn't look like it's going further back than Jan 03 so I can't find my thread. If you have a Helms manual it tells you how to do it.
Old 02-11-2003, 10:49 AM
  #3  
Busy Living
Thread Starter
 
beerknurd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 48
Posts: 1,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks!
Why would the dealer not want to do this for me? seems easy enough.
Old 02-11-2003, 10:51 AM
  #4  
My Home Planet
 
joeshmoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Burbs of D.C.
Posts: 3,495
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally posted by beerknurd
Thanks!
Why would the dealer not want to do this for me? seems easy enough.
They probabaly can't charge you enough for it to make it worth the effort. Lazy bastards!!!
Old 02-11-2003, 11:34 AM
  #5  
Pro
 
dgracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Where did you get the tool to move the trunk springs? Do you move them both or just the one further forward?
Old 02-11-2003, 12:02 PM
  #6  
trying to get a lil V-I
 
chikai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Left Coast
Age: 45
Posts: 3,701
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I got the tool from www.AHmotorsport.com, but I just checked their site and I guess they no longer exist (signs of the economy).

I sold the tool to Repo1234 so you might to give him a PM and see if he's willing to sell it to you.


Here's the instructions on how to use the tool: http://www.acura-tl.com/tltorsion.htm
Old 02-11-2003, 12:23 PM
  #7  
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (1)
 
rondog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: yonkers, NY
Age: 45
Posts: 8,320
Received 129 Likes on 101 Posts
anybody in ny got that tool, I'll pay them to just do it once.
Old 02-11-2003, 12:25 PM
  #8  
Busy Living
Thread Starter
 
beerknurd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 48
Posts: 1,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I talked the dealer into adjusting it. I quoted acl.com. man, I love this site!
Old 02-11-2003, 01:09 PM
  #9  
trying to get a lil V-I
 
chikai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Left Coast
Age: 45
Posts: 3,701
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally posted by beerknurd
I talked the dealer into adjusting it. I quoted acl.com. man, I love this site!
how much are they charging you?

I bought the tool for $17.00 shipped. All it took was a little muscling and "pop" it went.
Old 02-11-2003, 02:08 PM
  #10  
Busy Living
Thread Starter
 
beerknurd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
Age: 48
Posts: 1,239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
warrenty fix.
Old 02-11-2003, 02:43 PM
  #11  
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (2)
 
NSXNEXT's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: where the weather suits my clothes
Age: 55
Posts: 27,921
Received 1,080 Likes on 661 Posts
Originally posted by chikai
I got the tool from www.AHmotorsport.com, but I just checked their site and I guess they no longer exist (signs of the economy).
Try www.ahmotor.com They're still alive and kicking.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MrHeeltoe
1G TSX Tires, Wheels, & Suspension
20
02-23-2023 01:54 PM
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
07-16-2017 07:33 AM
MrHeeltoe
2G TSX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
3
09-29-2015 10:43 PM
MrHeeltoe
3G TL Tires, Wheels & Suspension
0
09-28-2015 05:43 PM



Quick Reply: trunk springs



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:15 AM.