How do you adjust the trunk torsion bars? Make trunk swing open..

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01-30-2005, 09:01 PM

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How do you adjust the trunk torsion bars? Make trunk swing open..

I am wondering how you adjust the trunk torsion bars to make the trunk lid swing open when you open the trunk.. I've read that you can adjust them, but how do you do it? When I pop open my trunk, it doesnt even move at all. I would like it to swing open on its own, anyone know how to make this happen? I appreciate any help I get.

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-Nick

01-30-2005, 09:57 PM

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Yeah mine does the same thing, it almost seems like it is out of alignment or something

01-30-2005, 10:02 PM

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Hmmm, thats interesting. I thought it wasn't made to swing open by itself.

01-30-2005, 10:11 PM

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On my old car, there were notches on either side of the trunk under the rear deck. Each notch increased the torsion applied. On the first notch, the trunk just opened like the Maxima but didn't move. On the next notch it opened and raised about 2 inches up and on the final notch, where I kept it, it flipped open.

I didn't see any adjustment hooks or any other adjustment method on the Maxima. If there is a way, I'm highly interested as well.

01-30-2005, 10:15 PM

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I am intrested in this too. When you pop the trunk you don't even notice if its open.

01-30-2005, 10:40 PM

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i can't even open it from the inside by myself, have to have someone there to open it or else it locks by itself....i would LOVE to have it flip up....

01-31-2005, 02:45 PM

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I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one. I have a factory spoiler and I always thought it was the extra weight keeping it from popping up. I know factory Honda spoilers come with stiffer torsion bars, but I don't know if Max's spoilers come with them too. Anyways, any adjustment would be great. Good thread!

01-31-2005, 03:50 PM

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It would be awesome if it would lift up a little higher on its own. I would go out and look at mine but its pretty cold outside...

01-31-2005, 04:09 PM

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ahh *** a hudraulic pump like th hood..?

well mine i have a cargo net from my brothers galant that he doesnt use.. fit nicely only thin gis tha thte bungy cord type thing gets int eh way fo rhe arms on teh trunk and get pulle dback.. so when i release the trunk... the resistance from teh nets stingy thing that streatches... pushes it up.. in winterjust comes up high.. in summer it comes up all the way.. but yea i wan ta better method htan my gheto one..

p.s (thingy) = top of the net that stretches...

01-31-2005, 04:36 PM

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it doesnt swing up on its own? mine does and i just removed my spoiler cuz i broke it... and with the weight gone from the trunk it swings open like crazy...

01-31-2005, 06:19 PM

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Mine's quite the opposite, I did a 97 trunk lid swap without a spoiler and it just flies open. My 95 trunk lid had a spoiler which might have slowed it down due to the extra weight? Other than the extra weight, there are 2 bars in the trunk attached by an orange plastic piece, that I think adjust the torsion. Not completely sure, haven't had time to check it out.

01-31-2005, 06:32 PM

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Thats weird, mine opens just fine with the spoiler on the back. Never had a problem

01-31-2005, 07:40 PM

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Does anyone have any help on how to do this? I really am interested in having it open on its own

-Nick

01-31-2005, 07:44 PM

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Dump the torsion bars all together. Do two linear actuators at the corners of the trunk. TO open trunk, press option 4 on your remote.

Then try and cram (2) 12" subs in IB in your rear deck. I haven't measured, but I think it's possible.

01-31-2005, 07:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerMAC

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01-31-2005, 07:50 PM

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Our trunks pop up?

I always pushed the button and it just unlocked it

01-31-2005, 09:06 PM

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The torsion bars are different on models with and without spoiler.

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02-01-2005, 12:07 AM

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No spoiler on mine BUT it is heavily Lined with dynomat and very heavy so when I pop it it moves many 1/2 inch Id like it to move more too.

02-17-2005, 08:00 PM

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I still havent been able to get my trunk to swing open on its own and dont see how you adjust the torsions bars..

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-Nick

02-17-2005, 09:18 PM

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wish i had torsion bars... or do i?

02-18-2005, 02:29 AM

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what if you accidentally pushed it and your trunk flew open? I remember I passed out on my bed one night from a rough night and I had my keys in my pocket, I woke up to see my car with the windows down and the trunk unlocked

good thing i woke up at 6am and no one was around. I wish our remotes were more clickier than just a spring and a button. I know Honda remotes are clicky and a bit more force is needed to press them down.

03-09-2005, 08:45 AM

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.. then i shouck kick my self for going near my baby while... uder any influence... also.. my aftermarket alarm has clicker...

03-09-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fekz

Thats weird, mine opens just fine with the spoiler on the back. Never had a problem

Mine pops up about 6 inches or so, sorry no idea how to adjust it as I've never had to.

03-09-2005, 10:23 AM

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yeah weight from the spoiler makes the trunk not open all the way when i took off the spoiler it opened alot but didnt do it like a benZ!

03-09-2005, 11:38 AM

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Can someone actually provide us some information on how to make it pop up, rather than say "mine doesn't fly open either"?

03-09-2005, 11:57 AM

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on the ford taurus, the trunk goes open all the way. It does this with 2 long metal bars that function like a spring. There are sets of notches that adjust how much force it has. I haven't looked at the springs in the max, but i imagine it would be similar.

03-09-2005, 12:03 PM

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I'm sure it's not! Damm I don't like the thought of comparing Ford to a Maxima!!!! or any domestic for that matter.

03-09-2005, 12:05 PM

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I'm not comparing them, just noting how a self-opening trunk can be done. By the way i feel that the maxime is superior to the taurus in all respects.

03-09-2005, 01:56 PM

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Try coming home DRUNK as all hell, trying to avoid waking anyone up and leaning on the counter to set off the damn panic alarm LOL, i was so drunk i thought someone was trying to break into my care, even tho i JUST parked it in the garage like 2 seconds previous to that lol...

03-09-2005, 03:21 PM

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don't drink and drive, kids.

03-09-2005, 03:30 PM

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since ive had my sub in my trunk... i hit the electiric unlock and it dosen't do anything..

i now have to use a key to open my trunk....

i belive the problem is bending those bars in a certain direction but im not sure... would love to know though

03-09-2005, 04:08 PM

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could you use zip ties to hold them closer, if i remember right, when the trunk opens they twist, if you already pull them closer together, they should have more spring to them..... right?
i dont know, try holding them with your hands thro the ski hatch while you press the button, just watch you fingers...

BTW: i have a memphis 1000D mounted on my trunk lid, so someone figure this out...