Bent trunk

[MuRCieLaGo]

Hi guys,

I've got a gap now between trunk and rear fender, only on passenger side. I forgot to remove the rod before trying to close the trunk one time and now I can see maybe a 1/4 inch gap. Don't have any picture at the moment, did it happen to any of you? Hopefully it won't be too hard of a fix.

Thanks!

[ViperTim]

Find out what's bent and bend it back.

[Fatboy 18]

Are you talking about an RT/10? what is the rod you talk of?

[MuRCieLaGo]

Yes, 1994 RT/10. The rod that keeps the trunk open on passenger side.

[Steve-Indy]

Did the rod bend?

[MuRCieLaGo]

I don't think so, because when the trunk is closed, I can see the gap. Nothing to do with the rod.

[Fatboy 18]

OK Got it, thanks.

This guy has a spare trunk lid for sale and may also have a hinge? You can also see in the pictures that the hinge bolts are fitted into the trunk, you may want to check that you have not snapped or cracked the glassfibre area where the bolts are moulded into the trunk lid.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Viper-...9U1~pd&vxp=mtr

[LifeIsGood]

It looks to have some bullet holes in it...

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[Fatboy 18]

Less weight Similar holes on the other side too, may have had a rack or spoiler of some sort on the trunk lid.

[Fatboy 18]

I don't think so, because when the trunk is closed, I can see the gap. Nothing to do with the rod.

I would take the trunk lid off and check that the bolts look to be in the same position either side of the trunk, the bolts on one side may be slightly tilted or at a different angle. If the bolts look identical either side then the next step would be to look at the Hinges.

[MuRCieLaGo]

Ok will do that thanks for your help will try to post pictures if I manage to fix the problem. This forum needs more DIYs!

[MuRCieLaGo]

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OK, as I can see there doesn't seem to be many adjustments for that trunk. Between the bumper and the trunk, the gap is much bigger on the passenger side. For the trunk/fender, the trunk on passenger side is higher. Driver's side looks normal. Can't see anything obvious on the hinge. I guess I will order a new hinge at the dealership...

[Black94rt10]

This may be stupid...but if the trunk by the hinges at ok, maybe adjust the stoppers at the latch side of the trunk? Don't they work to keep the trunk aligned for height when closed?

[Fatboy 18]

Remove both hinges, compare them side by side for height and see if you can see anything twisted, it may be that things just need a little alignment.
If one hinge looks higher than the other you may have slightly twisted it.
With the kind of fastenings used on the hood bolts and nuts, it may be that just loosening off the nuts and pushing down on the hood will make it all good again

[MuRCieLaGo]

OK, I did the job today. Roughly a 1h, 2-men job. I definitely had a gap on the passenger side. Hinges provide all kind of adjustments. There was also 5 chims on one side, 6 chims on the other side. It is OEM. Hinge is definitely bent but I was able to adjust it and now it is perfect at every angles.

Easy job.

Picture of the shims:
Attachment 35170