vh boot spring rods

[NOT.BT1]

have a problem with the spring rods that hold the boot open how do you put them in 1 of mine has snapped due to a friend sitting his fat *** on my boot he has given me the replacement spring but i cant seem to figure out how to get it in it i have put it in the way it was but i somehow need to twist it or something is there an easy way to do this or a special tool i can use iam sick of carrying a block of wood in my boot to prop it open please help
cheers Brenden

[phat_com]

i need a new one aswell, mine broke from a big, FUGLY wing on my boot. some people do stupid things to cars!

Goodluck getting it in!

[DANNY8]

Have yous thought about using the small gas struts like used for the tailgate on the wagons? I rekon they're about $30 each brand new, or go to a wreckers and u could prolly get them cheap as. Might have to fab up ur own bracket or sumfin but shouldn't be to hard.

[NOT.BT1]

yeah ive thought about that but its just some thing extra if i can get the original rod in you dont even notice it at all i'll go with the gas struts as a last resort

[Cane_It]

getting those torsion rods in are a prick of a job and theres no garantee of it being anygood once you get it in. try this on for size...

http://www.brockcommodores.com/vbull...ght=boot+strut

[NOT.BT1]

that looks like a good set up if i do it like that it will be hidden behind the boot install im thinking of making thats cane it

[Dan355]

If you do put new springs in just protect your knuckles U pull it quoted me $40 for the new springs with install. I tried to do it my self but the metal started to tare. You really only have a few attempts to get it right.

[Cane_It]

personally I'll going the strut idea when I can be bothered, the torsion rods are a **** idea anyway, they relax over time I think, Ive never seen a set that work properly. I have to park facing downhill slightly for the boot to stay open by itself, real pain in the arse if you have to use the boot frequently. Stuff payign $40 for U Pull it, spend the money on a strut, at least you'll get something that works.

[Dayvo]

Mate , they are a prick of a job to put in unless u have the right tool From memory there is a left and right side ( I think , I done hundreds of them when i worked for GMH ) You have to have the boot lid fully open ( easier with the boot lid off ) Thread it through the hinge bracket with boot open then hook the end of the spring into the hole in hinge ,Then grab the other end of the torsion spring with a pair of multi grips ,twist it towards u and clip it into the slot next near the boot light . When using the multi grips ,attatch them to the torsion spring as close as possible to the back as you can. If you are handy with a welder ,PM me and i will send you a sketch on how to make the tool. Its pretty easy . Just a piece of square tubing with two notches welded on