tricks to put on deck lid

If the front (of the car) edge of the trunk lid high. Open the trunk farther before tightening the hinge bolts.

As for tortion bars, before the lid is on open the hinges all the way insert one side and you should be able to put it into one of the adjustment slots don't get hung up on which one but if you can get it in the center slot that's a good place to start.

A short piece of dowel will help move the adjustment end of the bars