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Help with trunk support
Guys
Need to replace the rear trunk strut on my 2013 RTL, Just got off the phone with the local shop, ouch.
I know there were some posts which I have searched that had guys using McMastr Carr. When I looked up the part numbers that were on an attached invoice it was a no go, Any help would be appreciated thanks in advance
Dave
2013 RT Limited
Lamonster FBB with larger gripper pegs
Value Accessories dah mount
Custom Dynamics High Mount brake light
BRP passenger arm rests
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I’m using a mechanical type on my 2014 RTS that I purchased from Pierre at CanAm Spyder Accessories. Much easier to install. Didn’t replace the strut. Completely DIY, even for the mechanically challenged.
Tri-Axis Chrome Handlebars
Sena SM10 BT Dongle
Double USB Port/Volt meter
LaMonster Magic Mirrors
BajaRon Swaybar
HALO Skid Plate
Spyder Pops Rear Running Lights Turn Signals/Brake Light
Spyder Pops Mirror Running Lights/Turn Signals
Shorty Antenna
LaMonster Cat Delete
Akrapovic Muffler
FOBO2 TPMS
Rear Trunk Rack
Bruce Erickson
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
You know when a politician is Lying. It's when his lips are moving!
2014 RTS-SE6 - Cognac
intro to m/c 1949 Royal Enfield 500cc thumper
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Another option is to just take the strut to an auto parts store and match it up. If you put two on, you can add a rack at a later date and have now worries. There's enough room to go about 1/2" longer than stock but no more.
2021 RT Limited
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My Spyder
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I posted an invoice from when I bought trunk struts and seat struts from McMaster Carr,so I went back to my old post and put those numbers in on the McMaster website and they seem good to me,what was the no go for you?You have to select the opening force which is listed and they come without ends so you have to get the ends but its all on that invoice sheet.
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: 2017 RTL ORBITAL BLUE
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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I just purchased the strut, about a month ago, from the link CopperSpyder provided. It is a correct replacement. It has alitte more strength than OEM. Pops right on. Cannot go wrong with it. Bruce
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
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Originally Posted by safecracker
I just purchased the strut, about a month ago, from the link CopperSpyder provided. It is a correct replacement. It has alitte more strength than OEM. Pops right on. Cannot go wrong with it. Bruce
Safecracker, is this strut strong enough to open the trunk as soon as you pull the latch?
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Originally Posted by bigbadbrucie
I’m using a mechanical type on my 2014 RTS that I purchased from Pierre at CanAm Spyder Accessories. Much easier to install. Didn’t replace the strut. Completely DIY, even for the mechanically challenged.
I installed Pierre's strut on both our RTs and am pleased with them. Easy installation, mechanical rather than hydraulic, no disassembly required. My only modification was to put small rubber caps on each end of the rod - works just fine!
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Originally Posted by Glenngo
Safecracker, is this strut strong enough to open the trunk as soon as you pull the latch?
I'm not Safecracker but I'll answer! No strut will pop the lid open when you pull the latch. The reason is the way the linkage is designed. When the lid is closed the connection of the strut to the lid is either at or slightly forward of the centerline between the lid hinge pivot point and the bottom mount of the strut. The strut actually helps to keep the lid closed. Maybe this sketch will help.
Sketch.jpg
Here are a couple of pics of what I did so the lid would pop open some when the latch is pulled. When I close and latch the lid the spring between the catches is pushed upward by the block on the trunk ledge. There's enough force in the spring as it wants to straighten out to lift the lid enough to get my fingers under the edge and lift it when I pull the latch. Until I did this I seriously considered putting a handle on the lid to lift it open. Later, when I added the rack on on top I started using it to lift the lid.
Tunk lid spring.jpg
Trunk lid spring block.jpg
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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