Adjusting Deck Lid Springs For Wing

[69GT]

The previous owner of my car added a go-wing to it. The deck lid will not stay open from the additional weight of the wing so I have to prop it up with a 2 x 4. I read an article somewhere at one time that the trunk lid torsion spring rods (if that's what they are called) need to be re-positioned to account for the additional weight of the wing on the deck lid. Can someone please tell me (perhaps someone with an original go-wing Duster) what the positioning should be of the spring rods in the brackets they go into? A picture if anyone can post one would be appreciated. Also, what is the best way to go about repositioning the spring rods? I think it said in that same article that they can be difficult and perhaps dangerous to remove and reposition. Thanks in advance.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

One hole tighter then factory.

 

[Craig Burriss]

I used some pliers and a flat head screw driver to move mine. Took about 20 seconds.

 

[69GT]

On mine, the rod is currently in the hole furthest to the left (toward the front of the car) in your pic on both sides. Is that where your's originally was?

 

[Beckner]

Thanks for sharing this question. I installed a wing on mine and was concerned because the deck lid will not stay open. Going to try moving mine to help..