2003 Lexus LS430 Hood Struts
#1
Lead Lap
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2003 Lexus LS430 Hood Struts
Hello,
Seems the hood struts on my lexus are kinda worn. The hood won't stay open for long. Does anyone know any good, cost-effective aftermarket replacements for this vehicle?
Thanks!
Seems the hood struts on my lexus are kinda worn. The hood won't stay open for long. Does anyone know any good, cost-effective aftermarket replacements for this vehicle?
Thanks!
#2
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The Monroe's or Strongarms are fine.
Go to www.RockAuto.com Pick your car, then body / exterior - then lift support.
Ebay has them too.
Go to www.RockAuto.com Pick your car, then body / exterior - then lift support.
Ebay has them too.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 12-05-13 at 06:44 PM.
#4
It's definitely one of those items you want to go aftermarket, unless you want to pay something like $100 a strut from the dealership.
Even the expensive OEM ones all go out eventually, it seems like every Lexus I buy, I eventually have to replace both the hood and trunk supports. And I've almost had a bad head injury as the hood lets go without warning. I prefer an old fashioned metal rod to hold the hood up.
The Strong Arm brand are about $18 a piece on Amazon.
Even the expensive OEM ones all go out eventually, it seems like every Lexus I buy, I eventually have to replace both the hood and trunk supports. And I've almost had a bad head injury as the hood lets go without warning. I prefer an old fashioned metal rod to hold the hood up.
The Strong Arm brand are about $18 a piece on Amazon.
#7
Lead Lap
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Awesome. Thanks to you all. I'll check those out as you suggested. A lot of people knock aftermarket parts, but I've had good success with them. I like the prices for the struts as well.
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#9
Lead Lap
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Makes no sense sometimes.
#10
Lead Lap
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The Monroe's or Strongarms are fine.
Go to www.RockAuto.com Pick your car, then body / exterior - then lift support.
Ebay has them too.
Go to www.RockAuto.com Pick your car, then body / exterior - then lift support.
Ebay has them too.
Are there any differences with Canadian vs. US Market vehicles? Seems the Rhinopac / World Car part is the only one with both the US and Canadian flag next to it.
Anyone had any luck with these? Seems to have the same part number as the Strongarms [6236]
Last edited by Arcturus; 12-07-13 at 01:15 PM.
#11
Maybe a dumb question here, but my car is Canadian. When I go to rock auto and select the Strongarms I get "Part is designed for US Market vehicles".
Are there any differences with Canadian vs. US Market vehicles? Seems the Rhinopac / Word Car part is the only one with both the US and Canadian flag next to it.
Anyone had any luck with these? Seems to have the same part number as the Strongarms [6236]
Are there any differences with Canadian vs. US Market vehicles? Seems the Rhinopac / Word Car part is the only one with both the US and Canadian flag next to it.
Anyone had any luck with these? Seems to have the same part number as the Strongarms [6236]
I'd risk it and go with the cheaper Strong Arms, I just don't see Lexus making a unique hood strut for the Canadian market.
#13
I wonder why no other car manufacturer has never adopted the vertical hood opening like here on my 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL. I tell you it makes maintenance under the hood so much easier.
See attached photo.
View this info, very interesting: https://mercedessource.com/problems/...nd-maintenance
See attached photo.
View this info, very interesting: https://mercedessource.com/problems/...nd-maintenance
Last edited by Prochamber; 12-07-13 at 01:13 PM. Reason: Update
#14
Lead Lap
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Until you get a strong wind and abused hinge locks? Then it's guillotine time
Last edited by Arcturus; 12-07-13 at 01:17 PM.
#15
Lead Lap
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Yeah that's what I thought. Maybe I'll double check with Lexus if there are differences. I don't think so but it doesn't hurt to be safe.