TEXIS250

Has anyone had luck finding aftermarket trunk lift supports that will fit a 2007 IS 250 with spoiler?

Slammer1

They are available from Sewell for $102 each.....

http://is.sewellparts.com/oem-catalo...S250-2007.html

As for aftermarket, a quick search of Sachs, Tennaco (Monroe) and Rock Auto come back with nothing aftermarket. You may be stuck with buying from Lexus on these. To be honest, aftermarket lift supports range from $40 to $80 each depending on the vehicle and I wouldn't be to stubborn to pay $100 for OE Lexus on this one.

TEXIS250

Thanks for the info Slammer1... I might have to resort to buying the OE but I was looking for another option that has stiffer springs so my trunk lid pops up and doesn't slam hard when I close it. Maybe I just got some defective ones from the start...

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

My trunk is extremely heavy because of a molded Wald trunk spoiler and sound deadening material. . I just don't let the teunk slam. Let it go slowly right before it closes.

edgeucated

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I am hesitant to buy the OEM struts because they seem to wear out very quickly. I wish there was an aftermarket option

TEXIS250

I agree with you edgeucated as I am also hesitant to buy the OEM struts. After alot of research it doesn't seem like anyone makes the aftermarket struts. The OEM part number I have found is 64530-53011 but I was told the new part number is 64530-53014. Does anyone know if this is correct and if so has there been a change in the design? I'm hoping they changed the design and it has more force and will last longer.

joelbald

Has anyone had luck finding these supports?

Meguerra

iTrader: (8)

I got these they work perfect.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371095836549?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

^Hey, I installed the EXACT same ones within the past 2 months. Installation was a breeze; the removal of the OEM ones from the bracket near the back of the rear seats was a pain though. My longest pry bar helped me out though.

iNfectious

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...er-owners.html

I'd just buy it from eBay. Instructions are at the bottom of the page.

joelbald

Awesome, thanks!

usna2011

Just ordered these from eBay. Price drop to $59.99, others reported they bought them for $79.99. Not complaining though. Ill try and make a HOW TO and post it on this page.

pheonix72

iTrader: (6)

Thank you! Just ordered a set as well.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

^^Lucky! I should have waited on them too. LOL! But I ran out of things to do on my car and those struts were next on the list. Oh well.

usna2011

Remove everything from the trunk





remove two clips, 3 slide clips and the connector to the light. There are three other slide type clips that are near the weather strip but they just slide back when you pull back on the liner











I removed this clip first. I would remove and install one lift support at a time so the trunk does not fall on you.





This one second





used two screw drivers to remove.