I've been reading some of the really old threads regarding trunk spoiler installation. Several mention a heavier duty set of the torsion springs, while others just mention tightening up the existing ones. What does anyone know about this? I just bought an OEM spoiler and would like to know how to adjust the stock springs, or the part number for the HD springs (if they even exist). Perhaps there are some heavier duty after market parts I could use. The springs currently on my car are extremely weak (trunk lid currently has a hard time staying up with no spoiler). I can still get what I assume are the standard duty springs through Acura, but if something better is out there I would like to look into that. On a side note I can still get an OEM spoiler wiring harness. Does anyone have a diagram for routing from the spoiler to the 3rd brake light? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

hd springs do exist. I just bought them for my car. check you torsion bars if they are grey then they are the weaker torsion bar, black torsion bar are meant for trunks with spoilers. Adjusting the weaker torsion bars will not help, I tried. the springs are under enormous compression. You need the honda trunk tool to get them off. There is no way doing this by hand. I have the trunk tool for sale in the blackmarket thread. heavy duty torsion bar part number is 08F13-S3M-200R1. I bought them from AckTL05. he is a vendor that sells oem parts. paid 36$ shipped. let me know if you want the tool.

 

I will probably just have body shop that paints my car this winter install the new springs. I will ask if they have the proper tool. Thanks again.

 

I have the set that came with my spoiler and just never installed. prolly sell them one day lol

 

Also make sure the bracket in the middle of the springs is attached to the car still. My bracket broke off after I installed the new springs.

 

So did mine....I just left it.

 

Are you just teasin', or are you interested in selling them?

 

About a wiring diagram for wiring your 3rd brake like, all I did was take the wire coming out of the spoiler, find a way to route it down the trunk lid into the car
( I went into the trunk lid till I go to the lifting arm and went down the arm). Once it is in the top of the trunk, just unplug the original 3rd brake light and plug your wires into the plug. That is if you want to only use 1 brake light. If you want to use both, just tie into the wires instead.

 

Does anyone know the grey weaker torsion bar number? I ended up removing my trunk spoiler.

 

You have to buy each one separately. 74871-s3m-a00zz and 74872-s3m-a00zz. One is right and the other left. Are your black ones for sale?

 

I'd be willing to trade you my set of standard springs for your HDs. I'll even cover all of our postsge costs

PM me if interested....

 

anyone have some hd springs they want to sell me?

 

Does any have the 08f13-s3m-200r1 trunk spring for sale 718 864 6960

 

Are they discontinued from the dealership now?

 

Yes they are. I was able to get Brian6speeds', since he no longer needed them. Good luck finding a set.

 

The spot welds on mine also broke, but I drilled two new holes and riveted it back on.

 

I saw in the Camry forums on Toyota Nation that some people were using a EMPD tie down cord to increase the tension on their bars. They made it so that the trunk lid would open up all the way. It would be interesting to see if this works. If I end up picking up one of these rubber cords, I'll give it a shot on the CL and let you guys know what I find out.

Here's the link:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/31...ml#post4940377

Yea, thats what I did. I actually ended up putting 4 sheet metal screws in it after it came off again with 2 screws and JB Weld.