Re: 4kq trunk shocks

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

> 
> The trick is that you don't try to compress the shock (if you can they're
> NO good).  I even made a special tool to try to compress the shock-still
> didn't work.  What you have to do is remove the rubber bumpers on the
> hinge.  This will allow you to raise the trunk lid higher and you just pop
> in the shock at full extension.  Turned out to be easy.  Then I RTV'ed the
> rubber bumper back on later.
> 
Hey Tony,
I guess I cheated. I just hyperextended the trunk lid briefly while I
popped the shock on as you suggest. I mushed the rubber bumper, but it
bounced right back. No need to remove it in my case.
Wolff