Trunk Hinges?

[BigmanjbMOPAR]

Looking for tech support on how the trunk hinges and rods are supposed to be set up correctly? all the parts are there but the trunk won't stay open and is not even. Is there a diagram procedure?

[cuda hunter]

Would a few pictures help?

[Swamp Donkey]

I'll be back down in the shop in about 5 min and get you some pics and video if you want me to email you a video.

[Swamp Donkey]

The first photo is taken from passenger side.  From by the rear fender looking toward the trunk hinge.  The second picture is from the drivers side.  From the center of the trunk towards the hinge/drivers rear 1/4.  The last picture just shows that only one side is "spring" loaded.

[Swamp Donkey]

   Not sure why my photos I post on here go sideways all the time.  Hopefully you can figure it out with the sideways photos.

[BigmanjbMOPAR]

Yes sir

[Xghobo]

Drivers side looks right, the passenger side does not look like it is in the slot at the top of the bracket

[BigmanjbMOPAR]

How are those plastic squares supoosed to sit?

[BigmanjbMOPAR]

I think I got it. They go on the outside lol the previous owner had them on inside of the hinge. 

[Swamp Donkey]

These pictures are from the passenger side

[BigmanjbMOPAR]

What is the indexing for the rod for does it matter? my lid closes and we got it pretty much aligned and stays up etc. but I see the 3 slots for indexing the rod is that for stiffness?

[Dakota]

Yes - the slots change the lifting force from the rods.   I changed mine to adjust for the added weight of a spoiler.  If I recall correctly, moving towards the slot closer to the deck lid increases the lifting force.  Whichever way is harder is the way you want to go.