Trunk and hood shock absorber
02-12-07, 02:12 AM
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Trunk and hood shock absorber
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Does anyone know the part numbers for the trunk and hood shock absorbers? How much do they cost? When I open my trunk, I have to lift it up by hand all the way, so I am guessing, i have to replace both shock absorbers. It is the same with the hood. Any suggestions?
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Does anyone know the part numbers for the trunk and hood shock absorbers? How much do they cost? When I open my trunk, I have to lift it up by hand all the way, so I am guessing, i have to replace both shock absorbers. It is the same with the hood. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Hi!
Does anyone know the part numbers for the trunk and hood shock absorbers? How much do they cost? When I open my trunk, I have to lift it up by hand all the way, so I am guessing, i have to replace both shock absorbers. It is the same with the hood. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Does anyone know the part numbers for the trunk and hood shock absorbers? How much do they cost? When I open my trunk, I have to lift it up by hand all the way, so I am guessing, i have to replace both shock absorbers. It is the same with the hood. Any suggestions?
Thanks
02-12-07, 03:11 PM
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http://www.l-tunedparts.com/
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I got mine from e-bay too, here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ180085679965
This is for both front and rear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ180085679965
This is for both front and rear.
02-16-07, 10:24 AM
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I got mine from e-bay too, here is the link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ180085679965
This is for both front and rear.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...mZ180085679965
This is for both front and rear.
I went factory for all four (partly because my mechanic said he'd seen aftermarket fronts break and cause hood damage
) and it cost four times that. AND the new rears aren't very good! Wish I'd seen this before. 
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Through my own trials and cost, I've found that any aftermarket parts made in the US or JAPAN are as good, reliable and have longevity as OE. Any after market parts manufactured from South America, China, Twian don't get the same reliablity. Quality Assurance and following ISO900x is one key reason why this is so. In short you get what you paid for.
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For the trunk lifts, I had found this post from another member a while back. I'm sorry I don't have the members name - I can't take credit for this information. But, the bottom line is, go to Pep Boys, and look for part # SG326003.
Today is your lucky day! Although the gas filled trunk lift supports are only thought to be available through the Lexus dealer at a ridiculously high price, there is a little known cross reference with the Acura Legend Hood lift supports. The Pep Boys Part number for the lifts is SG326003 and the OEM brand name is Lift-O-Mat. I just installed them on my '95 GS 300 and they work great!!! The only difference is on the original version there is a liitle arm on the shaft that keeps the non-ball end from sliding off the shaft. However, you will see a grove in the shaft.
This grove is for the e-clip which is intended for the replacement model. So the bottom line is buy the part number above (make sure the ball is included in the package as some are missing) take off your old shocks and install the new ones with the e-clip. The e-clip is not included however you can buy an assortment at any auto parts place or at home depot. I bought my assortment package at O'Reilly's and the largest one in the package fit like a charm. To hell with the Lexus dealer monopoly on parts. Where there is a will, there is a way. No more hunting for Lexus trunk lift support gas filled shocks. Now you kmow...good luck!
This grove is for the e-clip which is intended for the replacement model. So the bottom line is buy the part number above (make sure the ball is included in the package as some are missing) take off your old shocks and install the new ones with the e-clip. The e-clip is not included however you can buy an assortment at any auto parts place or at home depot. I bought my assortment package at O'Reilly's and the largest one in the package fit like a charm. To hell with the Lexus dealer monopoly on parts. Where there is a will, there is a way. No more hunting for Lexus trunk lift support gas filled shocks. Now you kmow...good luck!
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