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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

My 85 Bird has a spoiler on the trunk and as a result, the trunk does not stay open becasue of the added weight.  Has anybody had the same issue and found a resolution?  I know my wife's Jeep had these sort of shock things on the back window... mabe somebody had added them or has a better fix.
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #1 –
Have you tried adjusting the torsion bars?
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Reply #2 –
My parts bird has the same problem. I made a prop until it gets taken off.
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #3 –
like said,, the trunk tension bars can be sorted or re positioned iirc.  I think the indents are on the driver side of the trunk where you terminate one tention bar.

who ever invented that concept must have a facinating mind to say the least.

Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #4 –
hhhmmmm had no idea.  I'll go torque a tension bar, or terminate a sorter thingy.

But really, thanks.  I'll take a look to see if I can figure that out.




Quote from: jcassity;215154
like said,, the trunk tension bars can be sorted or re positioned iirc.  I think the indents are on the driver side of the trunk where you terminate one tention bar.

who ever invented that concept must have a facinating mind to say the least.
===85BIRD===
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #5 –
Nope.... didn't know about that; but I do now.  Thanks.

Oh, and those are located under the front fenders, right?    :brick:

Quote from: t3skidoo;215106
Have you tried adjusting the torsion bars?
===85BIRD===
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #6 –
Moving the spoiler off my old 87 to the 88 so thanks for the help and its no fun to get hit over the head.
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #7 –
i never had a problem
1988 Thunderbird sport
2004 Ford F150 Lariat
2008  Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
2007 Suzuki DR-Z400S dual sport/Supermoto
1988 Thunderbird LX - sold
1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with GST kit - gone

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Reply #8 –
Stick FTW.

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Reply #9 –
Hatch struts off an Escort. :burnout:
(see escorts are good for something):shakeass:
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #10 –
Well when i added a wing to my T bird i ended up taking the tension bars out using a part of a bent wheelie bar as a prop.
Who said you cant reuse old parts :)

Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #11 –
I wanted to thank you for the tip.  I adjusted them last night and it works perfectly.

I utilized a 9" jack handle to get them to the 2nd position.  Only took me 5 minutes or so.




Quote from: t3skidoo;215106
Have you tried adjusting the torsion bars?
===85BIRD===
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #12 –
Glad it worked out.  I've never actually had to do that myself.  The trunk lid just keeps getting lighter.
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #13 –
IF I add a spoiler to my Sport,I'll add the little struts.I have a few sets in the garage.I haven't been able to bring myself to add a spoiler though.I think they look alright on Cougars,but with the Bird's shorter deck,it just doesn't "fit" the look of the car.It all comes down to personal taste though.I may change my mind someday.
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Trunk with Spoiler Heavy, does not stay open.

Reply #14 –
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                                        ...... you've gotta give it wings.    :birdsmily:      :burnout:
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