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> Rear trunk gas strut mod -- any reason not to revert to original?
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post Feb 25 2021, 02:30 AM
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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:
  1. Slightly more awkward to get the roof in and out.
  2. Looks out of place.
  3. Holes cut in metal.
  4. Gas struts frequently fail and need replacing (though this is cheap and easy).
  5. Gas struts may not work properly in very cold weather.
I searched the forum and these were only arguments in favor I could find:
  1. Necessary to make room for some engine installations.
  2. Torsion bar replacement can be dangerous (though 914 Rubber sells a tool that may help).
My car has a cable release for the rear trunk, in case that's relevant somehow.
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98101   Rear trunk gas strut mod -- any reason not to revert to original?   Feb 25 2021, 02:30 AM
914Sixer   They mostly came about because replacement rollers...   Feb 25 2021, 07:27 AM
Superhawk996   They mostly came about because replacement roller...   Feb 25 2021, 07:37 AM
ClayPerrine   I hate the gas struts. The kit gets in the way of...   Feb 25 2021, 07:48 AM
Rusty   I hate the gas struts. The kit gets in the way o...   Feb 25 2021, 10:53 AM
Steve   Unless it’s a conversion and the V8 distributor ...   Feb 25 2021, 07:56 AM
bbrock   I am a hater of gas struts and not just on the 914...   Feb 25 2021, 08:00 AM
ClayPerrine   I am a hater of gas struts and not just on the 91...   Feb 25 2021, 08:20 AM
rjames   I am a hater of gas struts and not just on the 9...   Feb 25 2021, 12:01 PM
ClayPerrine   [quote name='ClayPerrine' post='2894494' date='Fe...   Feb 25 2021, 12:26 PM
Mikey914   [quote name='ClayPerrine' post='2894494' date='F...   Feb 25 2021, 01:13 PM
Luke M   [quote name='ClayPerrine' post='2894565' date='Fe...   Feb 25 2021, 02:06 PM
Robarabian   I searched the Bird for the bronze rollers. Don...   Feb 25 2021, 10:23 AM
wonkipop   I searched the Bird for the bronze rollers. Don...   Feb 25 2021, 02:02 PM
Mikey914   We did make them from Delrin that look like factor...   Feb 25 2021, 11:36 AM
Mark Henry   The wife's 914 has them, they're better th...   Feb 25 2021, 02:51 PM
roblav1   I'll be the outlier here and say I prefer the ...   Feb 25 2021, 03:33 PM
98101   I'll be the outlier here and say I prefer the...   Feb 26 2021, 12:30 AM
Mikey914   No we didn't make any with a grease fitting.   Feb 25 2021, 03:41 PM
wonkipop   early publicity photo 914/6. advertising mad men a...   Feb 27 2021, 03:26 AM
GaroldShaffer   I have a set of Bronze rollers and a set made from...   Feb 27 2021, 12:30 PM
scallyk9   I have the Camp914 gas strut mod on my '74 3.2...   Feb 27 2021, 03:46 PM
Mikey914   I would agree. If you have a fiberglass or carbon ...   Feb 27 2021, 04:14 PM
Chris914n6   Had to remove the torsen springs for the V6. I ha...   Feb 27 2021, 08:17 PM
roblav1   Frankly, I prefer the struts because thats what es...   Feb 27 2021, 08:54 PM
98101   Thank you for the additional perspectives everyone...   Feb 27 2021, 11:37 PM
930cabman   I have been wanting to remove the torsion assembly...   Feb 28 2021, 07:15 AM
Mikey914   Yes the spring on the lock mechanism is enough to ...   Feb 28 2021, 10:39 AM


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