Spudbuster

Need to replace the hood struts but I'm having a problem finding after market struts that won't cost as much as Lexus struts. Any suggestions?

GLIDESUL

Try ebay. I got trunk struts off there named armstrong for 40 or 50 bucks .

LS430Lexus

Try Lift Supports Depot at autopartsbylou.com. I used them for my old LS400, they were very knowledgable and helpful with reasonable prices.

bthomas

iTrader: (2)

Several guys on ebay that specialize in struts,even if it is not listed, they may still have them.
The good guys will have phone numbers. My LS400 struts were about $33.00.

HiloDB1

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FIGS Engineering is another option. Got a set from him are they are good quality stuff.

Spudbuster

Thanks for the info. Ordered a pair this morning and looking forward to putting them in. Thanks for the help.

gamagin

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

they had two choices. Seems like it was between $25-$30 apiece. good comparison anyway.

jay33

how easy are they to install???

Spudbuster

Thanks for the information regarding Lift Supports Depot. I ordered a pair and received them today and the installation was very easy.

As a side note. I asked that they be shipped express Fedex (3 day) and when I checked Fedex it looked like they would be received Friday instead of Thursday (I was leaving town on Friday). I emailed their customer service and within 30 minutes I had a response advising that Fedex most often delivered before the projected date. Anyway, I had several other emails with Toni Fishman and their customer support (which in this day and age is horrible, even in person) is top notch and the best I have interacted with on the Internet. Appears this company has the "right" attitude and will definitely get my return business.

Hudini

I have their trunk struts from them.Love them. Are the hood struts the same? Mine just went out..

HiloDB1

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I dont have the trunk struts but Im assuming the same quality from them. The hood struts work great

gamagin

the old ones snap out and the new one's snap in to ball joints at both ends. Nothing electrical involved.

One thing I also recall is you need to gently but firmly force the trunk up and down (or carefully open and shut the trunk a few times) to get the hydraulics functioning properly.

Mine were pretty stiff the first few times, making me wonder if i was doing something wrong. I wasn't.

Once that is done, they worked perfectly. Still do.

damon

What brand is having the best field results?

A search showed Mighty Lift replacements did not perform satisfactorily after a few months use.

Info on Stabilus ?(w part # please)

Strong Arm?

What brand does Figs ship?

Others brands?

hms09

I got mine for my 02 430 from E-BAY . Strongarm I think. Cost $37 each. Work perfectly. I would recommend getting ones that have the ball separated from the arm. Then install the bottom first. Next mount the ball ends and just snap into place. 15 minute job and they work perfectly. Excercise the hood up and down a few times to get them working proprly. Be careful and dont bend your hood.

Good Luck!

Harry

damon

Just ordered Trunk Struts made by StrongArm part # 6415 @ $44.16 delivered for the pair.
Will see how it goes!

Trunk & Hood have both been discussed here so a tad confusing.

#6236 seems to be correct Strut for the 430 Hood.