Help Removing 1996 TA Trunk Struts
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I’m posting this in two places, because I don’t know which one fits better. So I apologize if you come across this twice. LT1 Mods and General Repairs.
I have a 1996 Trans Am, the trunk struts are shot – trunk won’t hold itself open at all. I ordered the replacements and then quickly found an issue. I cannot find a tool that will fit snugly into the octagon shaped bolt holding the struts on. So my question is, how the hell do I remove these bolts, and if there is a specific tool I need, what is it called?
I wish I still had a working camera I would take a picture of the bolt.
If you need any more information, or I’m not explaining something enough, or correctly, please let me know and I will try to supply all information that I can.
Thanks for your help,
I have a 1996 Trans Am, the trunk struts are shot – trunk won’t hold itself open at all. I ordered the replacements and then quickly found an issue. I cannot find a tool that will fit snugly into the octagon shaped bolt holding the struts on. So my question is, how the hell do I remove these bolts, and if there is a specific tool I need, what is it called?
I wish I still had a working camera I would take a picture of the bolt.
If you need any more information, or I’m not explaining something enough, or correctly, please let me know and I will try to supply all information that I can.
Thanks for your help,
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yeah i was gonna say its a torx of some sort. i was thinking T47 but that was what i used on my seats when i reupholstered them. I was able to borrow one at autozone and the guys there helped me install them. They cost $60 for the pair but it was worth it to have them help me put them in.
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Part that latches onto hatch use a small screwdriver to lift the metal retainer. Should come off with ease. Remember to put something to hold the hatch up. It hurts when it comes down on your head....