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philipt · 01-29-2010, 08:27 PM

So here it is, the tutorial for replacing your torsion bars with gas springs.

Step 1.
Purchase your parts:
The lifts (60lbs), 2 needed
McMaster-Carr
The nuts, 1 package (only need 2 nuts)
McMaster-Carr
The 5/16"-18 tap, (you can get this cheaper at HomeDepot)
McMaster-Carr

You will also need:
A good Drill
2 1/2" wrenches
a drill bit (if you buy your tap at home depot)
a center punch

Step 2.
Marking your spots:
-measure down from the top of the trunk supports 2 7/8"
+(if you are over 3" at all, the shocks will not fit in the area while closed)
-center punch at the 2 7/8" mark in the middle of the bar
-drill your hole with the tap device (listed above) or use the drill bit that came with your tap.
+(go kinda slow. You want to make sure the treads are in good shape)
-repeat this on the other side
(NOTE) I did not do mine correctly and in bent the metal back near the speakers.

Step 3.
Use your tap tool to widen the hole, back by the speakers (there should be 2 holes, drill out the ones closer to the center of the car)

Step 4.
Make sure and prop up the trunk lid or have a friend hold it then remove the trunk springs with a crowbar for leverage

Step 5.
Attach the struts to the trunk supports

Step 6.
Attach the struts to the holes by the speaker
-Put a nut on the other side of the stud. (the hole is too wide to hold this without the nut)

Step 7.
Umm...Your done

Any Questions feel free to contact me. I will try to answer them as best as possible.

P.S.
There is also another strut you could use that you do not have to be nearly as exact with but it will cost about $20 more and require a couple other steps. If you would like those parts just let me know and I will post them.

01-29-2010, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
philipt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, OR Posts: 16 Philip Terry	The tutorial for replacing the trunk torsion bars with gas springs. So here it is, the tutorial for replacing your torsion bars with gas springs. Step 1. Purchase your parts: The lifts (60lbs), 2 needed McMaster-Carr The nuts, 1 package (only need 2 nuts) McMaster-Carr The 5/16"-18 tap, (you can get this cheaper at HomeDepot) McMaster-Carr You will also need: A good Drill 2 1/2" wrenches a drill bit (if you buy your tap at home depot) a center punch Step 2. Marking your spots: -measure down from the top of the trunk supports 2 7/8" +(if you are over 3" at all, the shocks will not fit in the area while closed) -center punch at the 2 7/8" mark in the middle of the bar -drill your hole with the tap device (listed above) or use the drill bit that came with your tap. +(go kinda slow. You want to make sure the treads are in good shape) -repeat this on the other side (NOTE) I did not do mine correctly and in bent the metal back near the speakers. Step 3. Use your tap tool to widen the hole, back by the speakers (there should be 2 holes, drill out the ones closer to the center of the car) Step 4. Make sure and prop up the trunk lid or have a friend hold it then remove the trunk springs with a crowbar for leverage Step 5. Attach the struts to the trunk supports Step 6. Attach the struts to the holes by the speaker -Put a nut on the other side of the stud. (the hole is too wide to hold this without the nut) Step 7. Umm...Your done Any Questions feel free to contact me. I will try to answer them as best as possible. P.S. There is also another strut you could use that you do not have to be nearly as exact with but it will cost about $20 more and require a couple other steps. If you would like those parts just let me know and I will post them. Last edited by philipt; 01-30-2010 at 07:55 PM.
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