Boot rack to heavy!!

[crolandc]

Hello all,
I have just fitted a new boot rack and its a bit heavy for the boot spring, I now have
to prop boot up with a lump of wood! could anybody tell me please what the usual procedure is for
this problem? Thanks very much in advance, Cliff.

[MX-5 Lazza]

I don't know if it would be enough but it is possible to adjust the spring add a bit of strength to it. Do a search on MX-OC forum or even better on Miata.net.

[DennisTheMenace]

You can adjust the spring , mine wont spring up with the toastrack on but will self support when its open , with the rack off you can remotely opertate the boot release and the thing flips open , great for scareing grannies or opening the boot when you have a shedload of shopping that you know is going to have to go in the cabin .....

[NiceCupOfTea]

Any way of getting at the spring? Mine creaks like an 80 year old's hip but I can't reach it with WD40

[A2Z]

Funny...I did mine today.

Wasn't the spring though (don't think). If this makes sense....between the two hinges there is a bar running the length of the junction between the rear of the bootlid and the main body/hood. Oiled the supports for this bar and no more adams family spooky groan when I open the boot.

[DennisTheMenace]

If you look at where the bars are between the hinges you can adjust the tension by moving them into another ridge , i think it mentions it in the idiot guide that come with the car

[NiceCupOfTea]

Thanks guys, will check it out tomorrow!