KE35 trunk torsion rods

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-04-28 02:27:39 +0500 #1

My KE35 does not have torsion bars installed in its trunk. The problem is that the trunk keeps falling which has resulted in at least one injury.

Any guidance as to where I can find the torsion bars in Lahore or if any other car's torsion bars can be used instead.

Thanks in advance.

capsat (ومن شر حاسد إذا حسد) 2023-04-29 20:34:34 +0500 #2

there are no torsion bars in the KE trunk.
the trunk hinges in KE-30/35 Corolla are spring loaded, check if the springs are in place.
you may have to remove lid & hinges completely from vehicle to lubricate and revitalize the spring action. It is plain DIY with basic tools and a oil can.

am sorry the information posted above was wrong

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-05-01 02:43:45 +0500 #3

No springs present.

Just empty space

Any particular springs i should be looking for?

capsat (ومن شر حاسد إذا حسد) 2023-05-01 19:57:21 +0500 #4

am sorry i was at mistake.
here are the pictures of trunk torsion bars shape & placement, from actual KE-30

@xulfiqar thank you

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2023-05-01 20:33:40 +0500 #5

Looks like your car needs a spray dose of cavity wax, dont use the fancy sheepwool oil unless you love the smell of mutton/lamb meat in your car.

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-05-02 18:17:02 +0500 #6

Hopefully the same would fit the KE 35

Mun33b (Mun33b) 2023-05-02 20:42:43 +0500 #7

Reminds me of my Blue KE30 london model (got from Nana who was the owner since 1979 or so). Rebuilt its 3K engine to factory specs but later sold due to lack of time for body restoration.
Btw seems like boot channel seal is seeping water causing rust to rear deck area.

capsat (ومن شر حاسد إذا حسد) 2023-05-02 20:46:34 +0500 #8

i believe the KE35 coupe trunk is slightly larger then Sedan. but now you have an idea about placement of bars so please go ahead take your chances

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2023-05-02 21:08:14 +0500 #9

Ke35 is slightly different.

Btw

These are called as “towray” in scrapyard language, if you are unable to source one, they can be made by spring makers too. Its basically a spring thats not wound into a helix.

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-05-12 10:22:41 +0500 #11

We can probably twist and turn the KE30s as needed.

Kuch to kerna hai sir.

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-05-27 14:39:48 +0500 #12

Sadly no joy so far as far as the trunk "raad" goes. We tried fitting in the KE 30 ones, no joy.

azgardezi (azgardezi) 2023-05-27 14:40:26 +0500 #13

Sir sample darkar hoga for that. Sadly, none available.