Trunk struts question...

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Just fitted two trunk struts to the RT ready to take the Mopar rear wing..
Has anybody else fitted two,If so does it work OK???
Baz

 

[99 R/T 10]

I thought only one was needed? Where did you get them Baz?

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Bought them from snake oyl..Just turn the templates around and use them for the otherside..Be carefull of the factory trunk prop though when drilling.
Baz

 

[ROCKET62]

Baz - always enjoy reading your posts - although I will always remember you with that <font color="red"> BEAUTIFUL RED </font> avatar!

 

[jk]

I put a second strut on my RT after I added the Mopar wing and found that the trunk would slam shut with the new added weight of the spoiler. I installed the second strut just as you described - flipped the template and no problems. Alternatively, there may be a replacement strut with a higher load rating.

 

[ruckdr]

Yes, I installed ONE "higher load rating" strut (60 pound) on my RT with Mopar wing. I find it very adequate; although, I won't deny that 2 might provide more lift. I do think that you must still manually lift to get to the "push" point where the strut will take over, and the heavy duty one is fine.
Later,

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Baz - always enjoy reading your posts - although I will always remember you with that <font color="red"> BEAUTIFUL RED </font> avatar!

Dose look a bit more agresive than the yellow one!!!!Best get started then...
She will never be forgoten(club member bought it)
Both struts now fitted..Needs the spoiler now to close the trunk.......
Baz

 

[STUGOTS]

is it me or do these trunk struts **** anyway???? cant even lift the trunk.

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

is it me or do these trunk struts **** anyway???? cant even lift the trunk.

The two i have just fitted from snake oyl work great no probs in holding it open..
Baz

 

[STUGOTS]

holding it open no problem but opening it from closed there is.

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

On my 1994 (sold) i only had the one,And it held it open but that was about it..
But with 2 once you open the trunk and lift it about 3" to 4" it will then open all the way on its own.
Baz

 

[STUGOTS]

On my 1994 (sold) i only had the one,And it held it open but that was about it..
But with 2 once you open the trunk and lift it about 3" to 4" it will then open all the way on its own.
Baz

Really???

Will the same type work on the other side as well???

Like the one from snake oyl???

 

[XS TORQ]

On my 1994 (sold) i only had the one,And it held it open but that was about it..
But with 2 once you open the trunk and lift it about 3" to 4" it will then open all the way on its own.
Baz

Really???

Will the same type work on the other side as well???

Like the one from snake oyl???

STUGOTS -
Read the thread - it was stated (about 4-5 posts up) that 2 of the Snake Oyl struts work well. Place a second one on the other side.

 

[STUGOTS]

ok cool thanks.

I'll do that

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

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Baz