New trunk lift supports---what a difference
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I think there are different brands with different quality level. When I first changed out my SC400 supports (like a million years ago) I got them from Pep Boys at half or less of the EOM. They lasted a few months. Have always used EOMs on my Lexus cars since.
Not saying there are some lower cost, high quality supports out there. Just not willing to go thru the hassle to find them.
Not saying there are some lower cost, high quality supports out there. Just not willing to go thru the hassle to find them.
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Purchased strongarm brand recently from Amazon for $49 with free shipping. Major difference and the trunk is no longer a safety hazard. Should have replaced months ago.
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I haven't tried other struts besides the failed OEM ones, but I can tell you that the FIGS trunk struts are functioning just like new, after plenty of usage over the 2 years since I installed them.
There was only one minor problem - I posted in https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...rut-reco.html:
"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."
Mike from FIGS answered: "For surface rust I suggest spraying with a silicone spray and cleaning with a scotchbrite pad. the rust should not be anything more that superficial. I can swap out the metal end fittings with a new plastic low profile fitting that I have now if you wish. Its a simple thread and unthread."
There was only one minor problem - I posted in https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...rut-reco.html:
"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."
Mike from FIGS answered: "For surface rust I suggest spraying with a silicone spray and cleaning with a scotchbrite pad. the rust should not be anything more that superficial. I can swap out the metal end fittings with a new plastic low profile fitting that I have now if you wish. Its a simple thread and unthread."
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so now if I replace them will it pop open a little bit on it own when I hit the open button onside the car???? Or will it still look like it closed until I give it a little help up?????
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With the FIGS struts that I have, it does not pop open a bit when the trunk is unlocked. It was like that when new.
I am guessing it is an intentional design of the struts or maybe the design of the trunk lid and the mounting locations of the struts don't allow for the lid to pop open slightly.
I am guessing it is an intentional design of the struts or maybe the design of the trunk lid and the mounting locations of the struts don't allow for the lid to pop open slightly.
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Hey, get an '07+ and you get auto closer atleast so you don't have to close it manually.
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If your trunk falls on your head, you are definitely in line for new struts. It shouldn't fall until the bottom of the trunk lid is about 10 to 14 inches from being fully closed.
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I replaced mine 18 months ago from ParksAvenue at $60.00.(they are cheaper now) They have held up well as I am in my trunk ALOT.
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I'm not clear about whether the trunk gas struts on my newly purchased 2006 LS430 are actually bad or not. The problem is not having the trunk lid close inappropriately, but rather it's the significant effort of opening the trunk after unlocking it with the fob or the lever under the dash. My wife is used to the LS400 trunk opening almost effortlessly with the older hinged system that is balanced so nicely. Would brand new gas struts for the LS430 trunk provide an easier lift effort? I'm partial to the StrongArm Made in U.S.A. struts as I had the defective hood struts replaced on our LS400 with that brand. Even opening the massive hood on the LS400 was greatly eased with the new hood struts so I'm starting to think the LS430 trunk struts are failing. Am I wrong???
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I'm not clear about whether the trunk gas struts on my newly purchased 2006 LS430 are actually bad or not. The problem is not having the trunk lid close inappropriately, but rather it's the significant effort of opening the trunk after unlocking it with the fob or the lever under the dash. ........................ Even opening the massive hood on the LS400 was greatly eased with the new hood struts so I'm starting to think the LS430 trunk struts are failing. Am I wrong???