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Old 01-21-2014, 10:54 AM
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Hi all,

If working correctly, should the trunk struts stop the lid from slamming if you just give it a tug?

The struts on mine will hold it open just fine, but I have to lower it manually to prevent a nasty slam shut. Not a problem for me, but my wife never remembers...

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Bill
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 04:09 PM
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Shouldn't slam shut, the struts should take the weight all the way through
 
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Struts go out over time.
Had same problem as you, so I just replaced from and rear (5 min work).
You will be amazed about the difference.
 
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Thanks all.
I ordered new struts this morning.

Bill
 
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