Trunk lid tension rods September 10, 2011, 12:31:49 PM Hi,Does anybody have a procedure for reinstalling the tension rods that hold the trunk open? My new cat came with a broom handle to keep the lid up. I was able to get the rods reinserted in the hinge receivers, but lid still won't stay up. Any pics would help, too. Thanks,Dave Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #1 – September 10, 2011, 11:21:50 PM You have to make the tool, it was posted here try using the search to find it. It's basically a small length of pipe with holes and length of rope or wire... I used 6 gauge wireBe careful I almost lost my fingers messing with those freaking things Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #2 – September 10, 2011, 11:24:16 PM http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?9477-Trunk-Lid-Tension-Bars&highlight=torsion+bar+toolPost # 10 Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #3 – September 12, 2011, 03:47:27 AM For the trouble, i'd just throw some shocks at it. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #4 – October 29, 2013, 03:18:48 AM Yeah those things are wicked. All i did was lay in my trunk, ad force that thing in! Praying the entire time lol Those things have alot of tension. When the tension side that holds the hood open snapped, it shut my trunk so hard, i thought someone shot off a 12 guage. Now my trunk lid body lines are actually crooked. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #5 – October 29, 2013, 06:28:56 AM I use a 6 inch 1/4" drive extension with a deepwell 10mm socket. Works every time. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #6 – October 29, 2013, 04:07:07 PM I used a 12" long 1" diameter wooden dowel with a notch in it to pop the bar on the passenger side of mine back in the slot. Worked great and I still have all my fingers. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #7 – November 02, 2013, 01:46:26 PM wonder what happended to master blaster anyway? Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #8 – November 12, 2013, 08:15:50 PM x2 for the 10mm socket/extension. done it many many times on all different kinds of cars. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #9 – November 13, 2013, 06:49:56 PM after getting my fingers stuck in between the rod and the notch I use a small piece of pipe or the socket trick. I still have all my fingers by the way Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #10 – November 13, 2013, 09:30:59 PM If you think THESE are hard, you should remove the trim from the trunk of a 13-present Fusion. They went back to torsion bars and THEY SUCK. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #11 – November 13, 2013, 09:50:52 PM I'm going with struts when I get my Sport back. With the additional weight of the modified trunk lid, I think it'll help. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #12 – November 13, 2013, 10:30:06 PM Quote from: jcassity;424003wonder what happended to master blaster anyway?still kicking around. been on here just a couple weeks ago. Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #13 – March 31, 2016, 01:39:41 AM I know this thread is fairly old, but I'm curious as to how to fasten struts to the trunk? Where do you drill the holes to mount them? Thanks Quote Selected
Trunk lid tension rods Reply #14 – March 31, 2016, 02:34:18 AM Send a PM to vinnietbird, he did it to his Sport. :) Quote Selected
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