This guy on eBay has these kits for sale for like 15 bucks to do this mod. He says that full instructions are included and all hardware, and that the job takes an hour max.

I ain't buying that - what tools will I need, how long will it really take? If done properly, can I expect the trunk to shut properly?

Thanks to any flip-flop veterans out there,

Steve


http://www.bluecavcustoms.com

its an easy mod. my trunk shut properly everytime, never had any problems with it. other people have had problems with the corners near the window not closing all the way. here are the directions that i followed when i did it. my trunk is now back to stock because the flip flop trunk got annoying

Materials:

1 - Small piece of pipe around 1ft long, round enough for bolts to go through.

6 - 3” long bolts. Check step 4 and 5 for details.

2 – Strap hinges, 6-8” long that can pivot 180º

6 – ½” long screws or a rivet gun and some rivets

1 – L bracket for support

Procedure:

1. Cut the one foot pipe into 2” sections. You should have six pieces to use as spacers in step 4.

2. Take off the trunk lid by unscrewing the hex bolts on the bottom side of the trunk lid. Detach all the wires connected to it. You shouldn’t have to cut anything. You might want to have someone help you hold the trunk while you do this.

3. Take out the back dash panel under the window. Fold the back seat down and remove the plastic inserts holding everything in place. They should just pull out, but if they don’t, use a small crowbar. Then remove the interior panels on each side of the trunk opening. They clip together in the back but should just pull right out. Now that those are out of the way, just pull the carpeted piece out. Be careful not to crack it on the rear panels. The seatbelt holes are weak.

4. Remove the bolts that attach the trunk hinges. There should be three on each side. These will be the ones you replace with the 4” bolts.

5. Attach the hinges with the 4” bolts and the 2” spacers in the middle.

6. Mark where to attach the hinges. Get in the trunk and hold the trunk arms down with your hinges flat on the top of the arms. Have a friend place the lid back on. Now, mark where the hinges are on the lid and on the arms. Now take the lid back off.

7. Attach the lid. This is where you can use the rivets or the screws. I prefer rivets because they are flatter. Place the hinges on the lid and drill your holes. Then, put the hinges on the trunk arms, drill the holes, and rivet/screw them in place. Let the arms up slowly. Drill two holes toward the top part of each arm, the attach the support bar. Place the lid on top, line up your holes, and then rivet/screw it in place.

8. See if it shuts. Line up the back corners and then shut it. If it doesn’t shut or it sticks up a little, adjust the rubber bumpers on the bottom of lid.

if you have any questions, feel free to email me or just post here

Thanks, Alias

I'm gonna see if a few others post, then decide. I can see where it might get annoying after it loses it's initial show factor. I use the Cav every day, so I may not like this.

Steve


http://www.bluecavcustoms.com

did you buy it or made it yourself? autoloc has a kit for 200$$$

you can also look on my domain page. i have a write up on there with pictures on how to do it. good luck man.



-Www.IznTrbl.Com-

ya it only cost like 50 bucks but like said above the corners on mine don't shut right..I think I am gonna go back to stock