problem with trunk shock

[doctorx69]

My trunk shock is getting weak so i bought a new one. However, when i put it on, it pushes up the trunk lid 1/2". It pushes it up enough it isnt waterproof anymore. I ended up putting the old one back on. I thought i saw there was a way to fix it, but my google fu is failing me. Ideas?

[doctorx69]

noone?

[superj]

not I, never had a vert. maybe your trunk gasket is compressed though?

[doctorx69]

brand new gasket
with the new shock on.. the driver side of the lid is up higher almost 1/3"

[superj]

Maybe you just have to adjust the hinges down?

[richardodn]

If you push down on that side, does the spring compress more or has it reached its limit? I guess you can't answer that since you pulled it back out. What part did you get? Where did you get it? What's the brand?

[doctorx69]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

there is plenty of compression, it just pushes up the entire side. Could the hinge be bent? I will try to tighten to see if anything is loose.

[hotdish]

I've seen aftermarket e30 hood shocks that are so overpowered they dent the hood. Could be the same issue here, but I think it's a bit of a design flaw on the early verts since later ones include dual trunk shocks.