sorry pictures are so big. There was a trunk mod before this one, but couldnt see pics. so i moddified it.
This tutorial is for those who would like to know how to do the flip flop trunk
Items needed:
Power Drill w/bits
(2) 3” Door Hinges
6-9 Heavy Duty Screws (preferably flathead)
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BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU MESS UP YOUR TRUNK, YOU HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOURSELF!! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE!!
DO AT YOUR OWN RISK!
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First thing you want to do is remove the trunk lid. Do this by removing all (4) bolts (5MM) that hold it in place.
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After the lid has been removed, mark the holes that will be drilled into the braces. Grab one of your door hinges, and place it so the knuckle is facing you, and so that it rests on top of the back side of the trunk brace. Of course, make sure that it’s centered. Take your marker or hole punch, and mark where the spot to be drilled. Do the same for the second brace.
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With both braces marked, you are now ready to drill the holes. At this point you want to grab that friend to help hold the brace. Grab that heavy duty drill and get to work. Take your time with this, because when you first start, the drill will want to slide around, which can cause your holes to be off. Keep the pressure on once you get a good hole going. Although the metal looks thin, it does take a few minutes to get the holes drilled. After you have the holes in both braces, go ahead and screw the bottom portion of the brace in, making sure that the knot faces outward. You will notice that the hinge is covering the top bolt hole on the brace. IF you want to make use of that hole again, you will have to drill into the hole to drill out that piece of the hinge. It won’t hurt anything if you decide not to use the top hole anymore. The bottom bolt is more than strong enough.
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You are now ready to mark the spots on the trunk lid. Have your friend’s help you put the trunk back on completely by replacing the bottom bolts. With the trunk lid back in place, flip the top portion of the hinge up so it is against the trunk lid. Again, take your marker or hole punch and mark the area to be drilled.
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*Note that when you mark the spots on the trunk, you may only be able to drill one good sturdy hole. This is fine! One heavy duty screw WILL hold the trunk in place.
Go ahead and drill your hole(s) into the lid. Once you’re finished, place the screws in tightly. Job Done! You can test your trunk by removing the stock bolts from the braces, and tilt the trunk, which will sit on the rubber seal on the back of the trunk. When you are done, tilt it back, and replace the bolts
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I am also working on two things. 1 making the trunk level. 2 working out door hindges so you no longer need the bottom bolts. the mod is great. For those needing more help, feel free to pm me. Those in the las vegas area can even get me to help.it will probely take about an hour to do.
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