Rear trunk supports replacement??
#1
10th Gear
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Rear trunk supports replacement??
I’m looking to replace the gas struts holding the trunk up. Online Lexus struts pair are 122.00 w spoiler. Amazon struts pair are 30.00 no spoiler. What is a spoiler. What should I buy. Do I need this spoiler or go the cheap rout
#2
I replaced mine with the Amazon part number replacement. No problems. I did them all at the sametime FYI. I would guess Spoiler is in reference to the spoiler on the trunk and I've never seen one without.
#3
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#4
Try Lift Support Depot
You want the spoiler version as the spoiler adds considerable weight to the trunk lid.
Just be aware that the lid does not lift much when unlocked.
Literally just enough to get your fingers under the edge.
You want the spoiler version as the spoiler adds considerable weight to the trunk lid.
Just be aware that the lid does not lift much when unlocked.
Literally just enough to get your fingers under the edge.
#6
I would avoid the Beneges struts on Amazon. Like others wrote in reviews, they would not hold up my trunk. The second set I bought were Boxi brand on Amazon and they were way stronger and worked perfectly despite saying they were “non spoiler”. So far so good after 1.5 years.
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#8
10th Gear
Thread Starter
Try Lift Support Depot
You want the spoiler version as the spoiler adds considerable weight to the trunk lid.
Just be aware that the lid does not lift much when unlocked.
Literally just enough to get your fingers under the edge.
You want the spoiler version as the spoiler adds considerable weight to the trunk lid.
Just be aware that the lid does not lift much when unlocked.
Literally just enough to get your fingers under the edge.
Last edited by 430sc03; 12-15-23 at 03:56 PM.
#9
Lexus Test Driver
why would they make struts that don’t open the trunk all the way. Makes no sense. They are supposed to copy the oem specs. Also, there is a brand called Tuffs but it’s w/o spoiler. The packaging looks good. Also, does the spoiler on my car come off, or would it show some type of hole if it did come off
spoiler removal can be fun
#10
I would avoid the Beneges struts on Amazon. Like others wrote in reviews, they would not hold up my trunk. The second set I bought were Boxi brand on Amazon and they were way stronger and worked perfectly despite saying they were “non spoiler”. So far so good after 1.5 years.
#14
Purchased the following from Amazon. Easy to install and have had zero issues with them.
#15
My replacement supports after a couple of years (gone through 2 sets already Lift Supports Depot through my 8 years or ownership), are still working enough to lift it and I can slip my fingers and manually lift the trunk, and do my business. If I need to have it up for longer, I use vise grips with cloth protection, apply them on the shaft (on both) then I can do my business for whatever purpose. I do not know if the Lexus ones will last much better than aftermarket. I use my SC for pleasure so I rarely need trunk space.. Try the original Lexus parts, and judge for yourself on longevity of use. Buy a couple of sets and when they get tired, replace them.