Didn't some one post a tool that you can make to release the rear trunk torque springs??

Yes, it is a pain, but it has been done. You are not alone.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...l=trunk++spring

Quick and easy tool to make. Take an existing 1/2" breaker bar (mine happen to be broken) and cut a notch in it to fit trunk rod.

Pipe wrench works for me. Notice how the notch on Mark's tool resembles the jaws of a pipe wrench

10mm deep socket on a 6 inch extension
Slip socket over bar and unhook from under the wheel, slowly lean it toward the back of the car until done
Do both sides
Remove brackets which are still under tension so keep your eyes safe and hands....


Or you can just use a cut off wheel like SLITS does and cur them right in the middle....slightly more exciting but it also works.

thank you for the information, it gives me some options
Wes

broken Craftsman breaker bar, ought to be able to trade that one in for a new one

it makes a better spring tool than a breaker bar

I was able to release the trunk springs, but are supposed to remove the side grills for better access??

I made one out of a 12" crescent wrench. Just open the loop on the bottom.

About 6 months ago, I got a nice gift from Al Zim. He had two of the factory tools, and I now have one of them.

Picture ?

I was able to work around them when I did it.

I made the following tool and it worked great. No Safety issue here.

Clay I need you to look at my hell hole, do I need to do more cutting?

I enjoy "releasing" them with my plasma cutter.

Nice drawing very similar to the factory tool I have, will post if I can find it.

There were these: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=271869