Trunk shock-absorber
Trunk shock-absorber
Any know where to buy a new trunk shock-absorber. Mine works still, it keeps the trunk up when I have it open, but when I close it, it slams down. It is as if there is nothing to slow it, even if I let it go 6 inches from closing. It should make a soft close sound, but it slams down. Any suggestions?
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Re: Trunk shock-absorber
I don't think it should make a soft close sound when dropped the last six inches.
By the time you have closed the hatch that much, the gas-struts are at an extremely disadvantageous angle.
Even if they exerted a linear force several times what they do, by the time you close the hatch that much their mounting geometry is such that they can't push very hard in a direction that supplies a meaningful moment to resist the moment (torque from the weight of the hatch trying to rotate about the hinge) created by gravity.
By the time you have closed the hatch that much, the gas-struts are at an extremely disadvantageous angle.
Even if they exerted a linear force several times what they do, by the time you close the hatch that much their mounting geometry is such that they can't push very hard in a direction that supplies a meaningful moment to resist the moment (torque from the weight of the hatch trying to rotate about the hinge) created by gravity.
Re: Trunk shock-absorber
I agree with what 'Display_Name' says.
I looked at mine during lunch. On the last 6" of travel of the hatch, the gas strut barely compresses at all. I lowered the hatch down slowly over the last 6" (instead of letting it go) and it does not latch correctly, it only latches on the first indent (not all the way).
The gas strut is probaly fine.
I looked at mine during lunch. On the last 6" of travel of the hatch, the gas strut barely compresses at all. I lowered the hatch down slowly over the last 6" (instead of letting it go) and it does not latch correctly, it only latches on the first indent (not all the way).
The gas strut is probaly fine.
Re: Trunk shock-absorber
Originally Posted by Display_Name
I don't think it should make a soft close sound when dropped the last six inches.
By the time you have closed the hatch that much, the gas-struts are at an extremely disadvantageous angle.
Even if they exerted a linear force several times what they do, by the time you close the hatch that much their mounting geometry is such that they can't push very hard in a direction that supplies a meaningful moment to resist the moment (torque from the weight of the hatch trying to rotate about the hinge) created by gravity.
By the time you have closed the hatch that much, the gas-struts are at an extremely disadvantageous angle.
Even if they exerted a linear force several times what they do, by the time you close the hatch that much their mounting geometry is such that they can't push very hard in a direction that supplies a meaningful moment to resist the moment (torque from the weight of the hatch trying to rotate about the hinge) created by gravity.
That's a good explanation of the mechanics of the system.
My SRT would appear to have a lighter spring force than the NA, but will lift the hatch without the spoiler or spoiler deck fitted from about 15", a surprisingly low angle. These are no weaklings and must take a bit of effort to collapse.
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Re: Trunk shock-absorber
Originally Posted by onehundred80
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That's a good explanation of the mechanics of the system.
My SRT would appear to have a lighter spring force than the NA, but will lift the hatch without the spoiler or spoiler deck fitted from about 15", a surprisingly low angle. These are no weaklings and must take a bit of effort to collapse.
That's a good explanation of the mechanics of the system.
My SRT would appear to have a lighter spring force than the NA, but will lift the hatch without the spoiler or spoiler deck fitted from about 15", a surprisingly low angle. These are no weaklings and must take a bit of effort to collapse.
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Re: Trunk shock-absorber
Originally Posted by maxcichon
Dave, I thought you (and others) would find this little guide useful:
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A great tool for future projects, no?
McMaster-Carr
A great tool for future projects, no?
Re: Trunk shock-absorber
Originally Posted by MPHUK
It is a poor design, I am supprised that no fingers have been badly damaged. I have an 06 and it is just the same.
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Originally Posted by maxcichon
Dave, I thought you (and others) would find this little guide useful:
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