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Old 10-24-07, 12:48 PM
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Default 2001 LS 430 Trunk Strut Replacement

I've ordered two new struts for my trunk. Does anybody know how to replace them?

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Old 10-24-07, 05:23 PM
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got mine from e-bay,so far so good,and much cheaper than lexus
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I've got some on order ($(90.00 for the pair). did you install yours and if so, how do you remove the old ones?
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Smile 2001 LS430 trunk struts

Got one pair for sale. Installed them, used them for
about a month, then traded the 01 for an 04 so I
removed them from the 01 and put back the old ones.
Easy to replace. Takes about 5 minutes.
Paid $90.00 on eBay for them. Will sell for $50.00
+ $8.00 shipping. If Interested email
nerle@comcast.net
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Thanks, Dutch but I've already ordered a pair and replaced the originals. Trunk works great now. Wherever you stop in lifting the trunk remains at that position...we'll see how long they last. LOL. Thanks for the reply though and you're right, they ARE easy to replace...once you've done it. I'm sure there is someone else out there with a 2001 430 that can use them. LOL. That's a good deal too...I, too, paid about $90.00 on ebay.
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Which trunk supports did people buy? Did anyone buy the ones from Figs Engineering?
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hey Dutch if you still have them I'd be interested in taking them off your hands
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Is the trunk supposed to pop all the way open when the button on the remote is held down? Mine just releases and open about an inch or so. My wife's 07 Camry opens all the way when the button is pushed.
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"an inch or so" is correct. Too may people got bopped in the chin with those that open all the way.
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Originally Posted by FLAGator
I've got some on order ($(90.00 for the pair). did you install yours and if so, how do you remove the old ones?
i have replaced these many times,they are super easy,wrench is all you need,they screw in,and thats it,all the new hardware comes with struts,very easy,will take you minutes to complete.
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