mrblister

I had done a search on the sc430 rear struts and came across my own question I had asked in that prior thread. My 2005 sc430 when it was 6 years old and still under extended I felt that my trunk was not working properly . I went into the dealer and had it looked at. I was told that as long as the trunk stays open when its raised at least 1/2 way up it was ok. I have now noticed that unless I raise it to better then 2/3 of its travel it wont hold up. It does not seem to be the same as it once was.I usually believe in using oem parts but in the face of paying 250.00 + for lexus struts vs ebay or other part source I am going to choose the ebay version. There have been many opinions in the thread i searched and I decided on going with the strong arm version. It seems there are mixed reviews on what brand to use . Are there any recent reviews that any one would share

Bgw70

Hope this helps!
I am very happy with my purchase...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ment-help.html

mrblister

Thanks

I bought the same ones on amazon approx 38.00. Should be easy install . When you installed did you remove the top of the strut first then the bottom or does it not matter

Bgw70

There are instructions that come with the struts and I believe that is what we did.
Be sure to have a helper or broom stick to hold up the door.

Also, you must remove the small clips in the ends of the struts. I just used a small blade screw driver to pull the clips.

When installing the new struts, you just push them on. It is very easy!

mrblister

I got the struts but I can find no band to remove for the struts to extend enclosed pics

Bgw70

Mr. B, that strut appears to be fully extended.
I think you are good to go!

Bgw70

According to the website, that strut should be 14.76" when fully extended.
If that is close you should have no issues.

Also, do not remove any clips on the new struts.
The strut ends can be twisted by hand to line up with the attachment points.
You cannot compress the struts by hand but they will compress once you install them.
Only change one strut at a time
pay attention to which end the chrome is located.

mrblister

I Measured mine and they are 14 .76 don't know why they say 14.41 on web site. I am good to go now thanks for your input.

Bgw70

That is perfect Mr. B, check out this link, it says 14.76"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-2-StrongArm-6423-Rear-Trunk-Lift-Supports-Struts-Shocks-Springs-Props-/371141241568?hash=item5669bdeae0%3Ag%3A3P4AAOSw0vBUlJ%7Ec&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-53200-19255-0%252F1%253Ftype%253D3%2526campId%253D5336108637%2526toolId%253D10001%2526customId%253Dikfqqc99ff000azq00004%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fitm%25252FQty-2-StrongArm-6423-Rear-Trunk-Lift-Supports-Struts-Shocks-Springs-Props-%25252F371141241568%25253Fhash%25253Ditem5669bdeae0%25253Ag%25253A3P4AAOSw0vBUlJ%25257Ec%252526vxp%25253Dmtr%2526srcrot%253D711-53200-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D979667948042&ul_noapp=true

mrblister

That's interesting the link you sent me this co want 34.00 each same product amazon 37.00 both shipped

Bgw70

This link is for two struts, $34.90

mrblister

Does it matter if I un-install the top of the strut or the bottom part of the strut first

Bgw70

It does not matter but we disconnected the top first.
The bottom was more difficult to disconnect...if you pop the clips out, they will come off very easily.

Again, do not remove the clips from the new struts.

mrblister

Last question

When I go to install the new struts I am supposed to move clips to the out position but do not remove them Push on strut then press clip in

Coleroad

The new ones just shove on. Only pop the clip to remove old ones