IS 250 Trunk Lift Supports
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Not just reverse the process. I would install the front side (left in this picture) of the strut first.
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remove both rubber stoppers so you can connect the other end. They just snap into the nipple. No need to pry the clip open.
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without removing the rubber stopper, you will have a real hard time compressing the lift support.
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Then just put the liner back on. And you're done.
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Job took about 30-45 min. With these instructions it should be a 20 min job. No time wasted figuring out how to take things apart with out breaking or deforming anything. I bought the lift supports from the eBay site stated in previous post. They seem to work great. Initially after the install they were making some sort of rubbing noise and I was like WTF not cool. But after opening and closing it about 20 times it has gone away. Posting a video as soon as I can.
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Here is that vibrating noise I was talking about. You can hear it when I first open the trunk and once more when I move the trunk up and down several times. It seems to be gone now. Just move the trunk up and down about 20 times and it should go away.
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I think I have narrowed it down to really hot days. Some times I try and open the trunk and it requires a lot of upward force just to get it to open an inch. On a normal day the trunk opens a bit because of the new lift supports. But on those hot days I have to pry that thing open initially. And I can hear what seems to be the weather strip sticking/ pealing of the trunk lip. Any suggestions on how to treat the rubber or do I just need to replace it?
The reason I ask is because I recently replaced the lock mechanism and not sure if this caused it to fail or the old lift supports or both. Don't want to spend another $200 fixing the lock mechanism. Thanks.
The reason I ask is because I recently replaced the lock mechanism and not sure if this caused it to fail or the old lift supports or both. Don't want to spend another $200 fixing the lock mechanism. Thanks.
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Yes, the noise went away. I think in the two weeks that I've had them, it maybe did it once after I open and closed it like 20 times in a row to break them in. For the price, yes I would go with these. You can buy 4 sets of these with the price of the OEM set ones. I do OEM when I can but there are some thing I just won't pay up for. This is one of them. Ride comfort, performance and the overall car reliability won't be affected by this part.
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You're welcome, I too hoped the trunk would open automatically all the way, but as long as I can remember my trunk has only opened a few inches. I bought my IS used. It was 3 yrs old when I got it. I too just wanted knew ones to stop the trunk from slamming. The company has a lifetime warranty. This is what their website says. So save your receipt.
"Lift Supports for the Hood, Trunk, Hatch, Liftgate or Tailgate: Are covered with a Limited Lifetime warranty . Provided your original purchase was for a pair (unless your application only uses 1 lift support)These must be installed in the intended vehicle and the unit stops working properly or to your satisfaction."
http://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/warranty
"Lift Supports for the Hood, Trunk, Hatch, Liftgate or Tailgate: Are covered with a Limited Lifetime warranty . Provided your original purchase was for a pair (unless your application only uses 1 lift support)These must be installed in the intended vehicle and the unit stops working properly or to your satisfaction."
http://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/warranty
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The pictures and the captions made it so easy. The only thing I would add is to have someone around to hold the trunk open after you remove the lifts. The trunk came slamming down on my back about 2 inches away from my spine. I'm an idiot so I didn't think about that happening. And there are plenty of other idiots trying to fix things themselves.
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Yeah thanks for the videos and pictures and captions. I changed lift support out today and had a buddy of mine helped. My buddy that helped me had the trunk slammed on his shoulder as I was taking one of the lift support off. So before careful and make sure who ever is helping pay attention. Aside from that I love that my trunk don't slam anymore. Its a bit noisy opening and closing but I suspect that will go away overtime.
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I did this by myself. I removed and installed one support at a time. The other support should hold the trunk open. Unless it's compleatly shot.
Yes the noise and vibrations go away with in 20-30 opening and closings
Yes the noise and vibrations go away with in 20-30 opening and closings
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Ok, what about the actual opening of the trunk now with the new supports installed. Does it now pop open at least a little like even a 1000 dollar Ford Fiesta does? Was it even supposed to? That's the real question because my car is only 6 years old and the trunk already doesn't open even a little bit by itself and that's hard to believe as I have 10 year old cars that still do. I don't want to replace all of this stuff if it never helps the situation.
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Ok, what about the actual opening of the trunk now with the new supports installed. Does it now pop open at least a little like event a 1000 dollar Ford Fiesta does? Was it even supposed to? That's the real question because my car is only 6 years old and the trunk already doesn't open even a little bit by itself and that's hard to believe as I have 10 year old cars that still do. I don't want to replace all of this stuff if it never helps the situation.