sngehl01, that's what I had read in a few places, but was also told it should be shortened ?????

Roskoe, the rest is at about 11:00 when fully lifted. The cord is attached to the cable slide. There is nothing stopping the rest from going down fully to the shelf. Just the "felty" piece of stuff the keep it from smacking.

Bigbulls, haven't checked out the spring part.

Thanks for the replies guys !