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I meant the springs to help open the trunk hatch, note HATCH!
Pull your old springs out, take them to Home Depot and match them up. That's what I'd do if I had a hatch, but I have a trunk because I have a convertible.
If you have springs on your trunk, they were added, they are not stock. My trunk never opened enough when I popped it. Even new, I had to use a finger nail. I finally replaced the stock GM struts with
Stongarm brand and it made a huge difference. The trunk now pops about an inch when opened.
I have a convertible as well so they are trunk springs. (to help the trunk open further)
Originally Posted by richhoff
...Stongarm brand and it made a huge difference. The trunk now pops about an inch when opened.
I knew if we bugged you enough you'd give us the right info. I think (?) I have seen a booster spring in an accessory catalogue (kinda like an upscale JC Whitney) that fits around the trunk latch.
As Rich says, the struts are supposed to pop the lid...but they wear out. GM part is 154843995.
In fact, here ya go:
Part# : 611408 $19.99
Send me a thank you note written on the back of a twenty dollar bill...
They also sell a spring assist to open it up further than just the struts. I never used this but they do make it. I replaced my struts and it does open slightly more than the original ones. To me the design needs improvement.
They also sell a spring assist to open it up further than just the struts. I never used this but they do make it. I replaced my struts and it does open slightly more than the original ones. To me the design needs improvement.
This was what I was referring to in my previous post. Thanks!
You might try a couple shots of WD40 into the latch assembly and in each "elbow" hinge points. I lubricate the latch and hinges twice a year and have never needed an assist spring.
You might try a couple shots of WD40 into the latch assembly and in each "elbow" hinge points. I lubricate the latch and hinges twice a year and have never needed an assist spring.
WD40 is not a lubricant. It dries sticky, and will cause more problems. Better lubricant to use would be a graphite or silicone spray.
05-18-2017, 07:06 AM
