Trunk Strut reco
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hi Guys, just listed a new auction to be more competitive with the pricing from these other vendors on ebay. My struts come with a 2 yr warranty but I have never had any issue with them yet and have about 300 installations in the field. I designed them with about 10% more force than the OEM version which should allow for longer life. The major things that affect strut life is contamination passing between the shaft and the seal. Aside from that stut leakage is typically 1-2% a year. Please let me know if you have any questions, I am hear to help
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They are on my website http://www.figsengineering.com/oemstrut.htm
I will have a few more up on ebay soon.
I will have a few more up on ebay soon.
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The Figs struts worked great and I highly recommend. Now my trunk lid raises up all the way open after you lift it up 4-5 inches from the closed position. No more worrying about the trunk lid slamming down on my head.
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Thanks Boomer01, another happy customer.
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Just got my FIGS trunk struts last week. The cylinder diameter is definitely not as large as the OEMs, but with a 2-yr warranty on the FIGS I can't complain about that.
After installing them I noticed a significant difference in trunk operation. As stated previously, the trunk now opens itself after you pull it up 5-6" from the closed position. However, it is now much more difficult to close the trunk by using the interior handle alone. It needs momentum and a 15-20lb pull on the interior handle to get it to shut completely. I'm assuming it will get easier with time, but overall I am happy with the $70 or so I spent to get both struts.
After installing them I noticed a significant difference in trunk operation. As stated previously, the trunk now opens itself after you pull it up 5-6" from the closed position. However, it is now much more difficult to close the trunk by using the interior handle alone. It needs momentum and a 15-20lb pull on the interior handle to get it to shut completely. I'm assuming it will get easier with time, but overall I am happy with the $70 or so I spent to get both struts.
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Just got my FIGS trunk struts last week. The cylinder diameter is definitely not as large as the OEMs, but with a 2-yr warranty on the FIGS I can't complain about that.
After installing them I noticed a significant difference in trunk operation. As stated previously, the trunk now opens itself after you pull it up 5-6" from the closed position. However, it is now much more difficult to close the trunk by using the interior handle alone. It needs momentum and a 15-20lb pull on the interior handle to get it to shut completely. I'm assuming it will get easier with time, but overall I am happy with the $70 or so I spent to get both struts.
After installing them I noticed a significant difference in trunk operation. As stated previously, the trunk now opens itself after you pull it up 5-6" from the closed position. However, it is now much more difficult to close the trunk by using the interior handle alone. It needs momentum and a 15-20lb pull on the interior handle to get it to shut completely. I'm assuming it will get easier with time, but overall I am happy with the $70 or so I spent to get both struts.
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The other day when I washed my car I noticed that the design of the area where the trunk strut is located becomes filled with soap suds, excess water, leaf bits, dust/dirt etc and doesn't seem to have drainage. Perhaps this environment advanced ages the trunk struts vs. a dry, clean area? Just a thought. I've been trying to keep mine cleaner lately since I noticed this.
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The other day when I washed my car I noticed that the design of the area where the trunk strut is located becomes filled with soap suds, excess water, leaf bits, dust/dirt etc and doesn't seem to have drainage. Perhaps this environment advanced ages the trunk struts vs. a dry, clean area? Just a thought. I've been trying ot keep mine cleaner lately since I noticed this.
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Yea good point. I definately think you're right and it's essentially a non factor. I just mentioned it because I used plain white suds and for some reason the soap surrounding the trunk strut looked red coloured afterwards like it had drawn out some fluid or something. Not sure what caused that but at the time it felt like my strut was bleeding
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Not sure if this is permanent or not, but my Figs struts lost much of their lifting capacity this weekend while being used in rainy weather. They still hold the trunk but no longer lift it from the same position as before. ..hopefully dry weather will bring them back!
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Temperature has the most significant impact on strut force since its a gas density situation. Please let me know if the condition is remedied with better weather.
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I've been following the Lexus Lubrication and Maintenance service schedules, and I've seen them lube the trunk strut ball joints each time. However, a few months ago, I noticed my left strut is showing rust near the bottom ball joint. Is this covered under warranty? The right strut doesn't have any rust.
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Thanks for the info!! I need to order, the lid fell on my wife's head the other week needless to say me and my 03 went to the Sh@@ list very quickly. I agree poor design and dealer prices for poorly designed. until then I will park nose down on an incline if she is getting in the trunk.