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No, those won't work. I would use a closed-cell foam that's stick on. Maybe 1/2" thick. I have some that I will try. I will post info. and pics when I get my digicam (I just bought one).
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I just opened up my trunk today - it doesn't open up automatically anymore - the shocks have "settled in" a bit. Still opens effortlessly though.
If I have to buy them again, I'm going straight to 90's or 100's...I wanna be able to launch babies with this thing. Although....last night (after celebrating 4:20) I dreamt up an actuated hydraulic setup set off by the keyfob remote....crazy? Maybe...
Hey Telly did you know that McMaster.com has return/exchange policy? Just email them and request information about it and I believe you'll be able to return/exchange the shocks with no time limit. That's what their representative told me, and guess what they even shipped another set of shocks "BEOFRE" I return the wrong ones!!! Hope the info helps~
Originally posted by TeLLy I'm going straight to 90's or 100's...I wanna be able to launch babies with this thing.
if you installed 90's, for example, your trunk would auto open and SLAM against the bump stops soo hard that it would move your car forwards. I have 70's in my car with no trunk springs and the factory spoiler and mine jitters when it opens... Just don't go too nuts...
I guess you don't know me very well...I think I'm actually insane...lol.
Thanks for the headsup stephon. I knew that already but I'm a lazy bastard...I'll just wait till they die and if they do I'll grab another set when I order parts from my next project from mcmaster.
hey i want to do this option, but the question is can the bars that go across the trunk be taken off? because i took them off and now my trunk lid is to heavy. i took the off because they touch my pioneer 6x9 speakers and makes a rattle noise, so by putting these shocks in will the trunk go up by it self or will it still be heavy. do they sell ones that push more pounds
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Yes you can uninstall the trunk springs because this DIY was originally designed to install 6X9 speakers. The force of the shocks varies depend on if you have OEM spoiler or not. If you don't you might wanna try 50 or 60 lbs and if you do have one 60 to 70 is what I've heard from others. After the installation your trunk would not be heavy and will lift up by itself. Be careful while installing because you no longer have trunk springs in your trunk and you'll need to follow the steps from Grey's DIY like using a rope to make sure it wouldn't hit you. You don't wanna get hit for sure! Goodl luck with the DIY~
yeap, i had to take out my trunk springs b/c of my infinites 6/9's so i put in the trunk shocks and my trunk opens automatically now (keep in mind i bought 70lbs. cause i have a spoiler)
i ordered 2 ball studs and two brackets from mcmaster. the cost was $4ish for the parts but then they decided to ship them in this huge gigantic box and charge me an arm and a leg for shipping
also, they dont quote shipping prices. you find out the cost of shipping when the bill shows up on the credit card...
anyways, if anyone is gonna order parts from them, you better order lots of stuff. they'll ship in a large box even if you order a couple screws..
i ordered 2 ball studs and two brackets from mcmaster. the cost was $4ish for the parts but then they decided to ship them in this huge gigantic box and charge me an arm and a leg for shipping
also, they dont quote shipping prices. you find out the cost of shipping when the bill shows up on the credit card...
anyways, if anyone is gonna order parts from them, you better order lots of stuff. they'll ship in a large box even if you order a couple screws..
Always select "UPS Ground" when selecting the shipping method. That results in the lowest price. They're default is "Best Method Available"; I think they try to get it to you as quickly as possible that way.
