There are 2 struts that form a 'V' in the back(between the backseats and the trunk) that limit the opening and what I can load into the Accord(specifically my bike). Here's what I'm talking about:



What I'd like to know is if I can move these struts out a couple inches at the bottom on each side, and who could help me out with this. Anyone know what the side effects of doing this would be? Are these struts there for a specific reason(load-bearing, a crumple zone, etc)? Info like that would be very helpful, or a pointer in the direction of somebody who could help me would be appreciated as well. The Honda dealership service techs don't seem to know jack squat and my normal mechanic is off for Christmas.