Rear trunk gas strut mod -- any reason not to revert to original? |
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Rear trunk gas strut mod -- any reason not to revert to original? |
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Feb 25 2021, 02:30 AM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My car came with gas struts to lift the trunk lid. I don't know why someone felt the need to install these. The previous owner was a bit of an oddball. I'm considering putting this back to stock, but I want to make sure I'm not missing some important reason.
Downsides of this modification:
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scallyk9 |
Feb 27 2021, 03:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 16-October 16 From: Port Orchard, WA, USA Member No.: 20,499 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have the Camp914 gas strut mod on my '74 3.2L conversion for two reasons. The change was made when I went to a fiberglass rear lid to cut weight in the rear from the heavier motor and it also cut weight from the torsion bars and apparatus itself. Lighter duty struts keep the much lighter trunk lid from being under too much tension. Personally, I like the gas struts as both a modern upgrade and weight reducer. The kit works very well.
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