Trunk lid drops with a wing.

[vincy]

We put a front splitter and rear wing on our 08. Its not an ACR. Now the trunk doesn't stay open. It stays open just long enough to make you think it will stay, then it sends you to the emergency room for stiches in your head.

I figure the same problem may occur with the ACR. It there a replacment set of those things that hold up the trunk lid? Any solutions besides a broom stick? Thanks

 

[BlknBlu]

maybe a beefier set of struts to keep it open.

Bruce

 

[vincy]

maybe a beefier set of struts to keep it open.

Bruce

Do you know where to get beefier struts? Thanks

 

[musicncars]

The factory wing on my vert is heavy as well. Im going to use a stick to prop it up with.

 

[BlknBlu]

Do you know where to get beefier struts? Thanks

Try calling your local dealership and see if the ACR Trunk struts are different than a standard coupe or vert.

Bruce

 

[ViperPWR]

I ran across these struts, they might work. I'm not sure how much stronger they are than stock.

Viper Generation 3 & 4 Accessories and Parts - Products Parts & Upgrades Headlight Bulbs

 

[vincy]

I ran across these struts, they might work. I'm not sure how much stronger they are than stock.

Viper Generation 3 & 4 Accessories and Parts - Products Parts & Upgrades Headlight Bulbs

Thanks. That looks like the solution.

 

[BennyBad]

my acr trunk stays open with no problem and has yet to decapitate me. only problem is timing the opening with the pop when you unlock it so you dont have to use two hads to open the trunk.

 

[GR8_ASP]

I did not see any sized for Viper convertible trunks. Am I missing something?

 

[ViperTony]

Got any pics of the wing/splitter?

 

[johniew398]

On the ACR you have to raise it all the way up and then it stays open with no problem.

 

[johniew398]

my acr trunk stays open with no problem and has yet to decapitate me. only problem is timing the opening with the pop when you unlock it so you dont have to use two hads to open the trunk.

Mine doesn't pop open with the key fob. I've always wondered it is is supposed to and I guess you answered that.

 

[Kevan]

Not sure on the exact size you need, but:

McMaster-Carr
Search for "Gas Springs".

 

[vincy]

Got any pics of the wing/splitter?

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/621426-aero-kit-our-2008-viper.html

Check the link for pics.

 

[DublinOH]

Lift Support Technologies Gas Springs - Custom to Spring Lift Contact Stephen Fenner, he can get you exactly what you need. He's done a lot of work with the prowler group fixing factory issues with weak struts on the hood and trailer deck lids.

 

[Roadrunner]

There are two different rear deck gas struts from the factory for the 2008 and 2009's... on for no wing and one for wing equipped...

Both available from your dealer.

05030099AC - With Wing (MXN option)
68033127AA - Without Wing

So it's not too surprising that the deck sags with a big aftermarket wing... especially if it is not as light as the carbon original.

Also you'll note that the ACR and ARY equipped cars have a bit of red paint on the strut that shows that it is the higher load unit.

 

[ACRBruce]

My ACR's trunk lid is very heavy to lift open but once opened, it will stay up. I wouldn't mind replacing the OEM struts w/ something that allows both easier opening and easier closing (is better struts do both?).

 

[Newport Viper]

My ACR's trunk lid is very heavy to lift open but once opened, it will stay up. I wouldn't mind replacing the OEM struts w/ something that allows both easier opening and easier closing (is better struts do both?).

This should help!

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