Gas strut for trunk on the RT

[forsts]

For all those who suggested adding a second strut to the trunk be aware that on the 2020 and newer trunks the strut is in a molded cavity on the right side. there is no cavity on the left side so it's not possible to add a second strut. What I did on my 2020 and wife's 2021 was add a helper spring that goes over the strut.

I picked the spring up at Home Depot. It was in a package of 4 springs. Two of this size and two smaller. I stretched the spring out until it was as long as the strut and then cut off the hooks.
One end of the strut is pried off by pulling on the spring clip and the other is held on by a 5mm allen screw. The lid is held on by two bolt pins (T20 and 10mm) the left pin is longer then the right.
The back rest pad is removed by taking out the two T20 screws in the box and then lifting it off.

Hello, this is a super Idea, may I ask?
could you please let me know the approx size, length & diameter of the spring?
so I ca try and get something similar to fix my Back Top Case on my sea to sky!
thank you in Advance!
spydersiggi

 

[baxter]

A small rubber door stop between the front of lid to seat back rest works great and for $2.98 a pair. On windy days, the oem strut does not always work. This works all the time. Adapt and improvise- military way of addressing situation.

 

[GreyGhost]

If anyone is interested SlingMods has a heavier trunk strut back in stock ($40) along with install video..

 

[fatboy]

just installed show chrome strut from value acc works very well easy install

 

[mhan]

Just installed the new heavy duty trunk strut from slingmods on my 2021 S2S with trunk rack. Works great!

 

[pidjones]

just installed show chrome strut from value acc works very well easy install

Just ordered mine.

 

[tntnj]

I bought this for my seat and it works great, plus you an extra one for a spare

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7S2SVPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1