5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

how to remove???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:22 PM
  #1  
Stiffclutch's Avatar
Stiffclutch
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 369
From:
Default how to remove???

how do you remove the things that hold the trunk up on a notch? and how do you put them in? any help will be greatly welcomed
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 09:46 PM
  #2  
4eyedfreak's Avatar
4eyedfreak
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 693
From:
Default RE: how to remove???

do you mean struts? yeah there is a u shaped pin that holds the ends onto the *****. get a flat head and pull the u shaped pins out and its the same way to put them on.....all those cars and no idea hoe to change struts???? come on now are you kidding?
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 10:59 PM
  #3  
Stiffclutch's Avatar
Stiffclutch
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 369
From:
Default RE: how to remove???

not struts this is more like a torsion bar that runs from one side of the trunk to another
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 11:01 PM
  #4  
Stiffclutch's Avatar
Stiffclutch
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 369
From:
Default RE: how to remove???

these things http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=437171

http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=437172

http://www.imagedump.com/index.cgi?pick=get&tp=437173
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 12:36 AM
  #5  
Boss_Hotrod's Avatar
Boss_Hotrod
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,166
From: NC
Default RE: how to remove???

Look for different kind of clips here and there. You might have to put the trunk down and crawl under the rear seat to see if they will just pop off. Ive never really messed with them before but if they are springs be careful.
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:13 AM
  #6  
Stiffclutch's Avatar
Stiffclutch
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 369
From:
Default RE: how to remove???

they are springish with all the tension upon them... the bar that hooks like in the thrid pic i have gotten off on both sides but as for getting them out of the trunk i have no clue lol Wheres Synyster Racing when i need him lol
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 08:48 AM
  #7  
Stiffclutch's Avatar
Stiffclutch
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 369
From:
Default RE: how to remove???

anyone came across this before? i tried finding some old posts about it, to no avail
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:23 PM
  #8  
Twister's Avatar
Twister
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,645
From: So-Cal
Default RE: how to remove???

you have to basically pry them out....
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BOB ROME
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
3
Jul 26, 2023 01:54 PM
jwog666
Pipes, Boost & Juice
11
Dec 27, 2021 08:09 PM
Dathan
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
4
Oct 5, 2015 05:52 AM
jrrhd73must
Classic Mustang General Discussion
2
Oct 2, 2015 09:17 PM
wawagner82
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
2
Sep 13, 2015 09:02 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:54 AM.