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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Default Distance Trunk opens

In the 92-99 Bonnevilles, when you press the remote trunk release, it only pops open about six inches.

However, in the 00-05 Bonnevilles, do the same thing and the trunks opens all the way up.

Is this due to the struts? If so, are the struts of both generations of similar length and size?

I want my trunk to open all the way remotely (helps when you have your arms full)
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Try adjusting your trunk springs. They are the metal rods underneath your back deck.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I need to kick mine down a notch.... I think I could launch a cat to the moon with how fast and hard it opens.. 00-05 have really stiff springs.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Use caution, those are under alot of tension and could hurt you.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 01BonneSC
I need to kick mine down a notch.... I think I could launch a cat to the moon with how fast and hard it opens.. 00-05 have really stiff springs.

good idea next time I see the neighbors cat on my car
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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The trunk pop all depends on how much tension you have on the torsion bars. At one point I uh..over adjusted mine and could have been a force to reckon with in the kitty launching try outs.
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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I think we would all like to see a Barney trunk launch, where is the furry little one.I cured my GXP switchblade action by bolting the subwoofer amps to the trunk lid. It'* a good place for it, its out of the way and the heat sinks get the air they need.
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