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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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well i installed these today and they work great. Even with all the rammat/silicon on my trunk when i pop the trunk it pops up a little so you can get your hand under it and i just give it a little push and from there it goes up by itself. I'll post some pics and a write up on it tomarrow.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by Canhzx
Hi guy,I have set of LIFT-O-MAT on my gs from Pepboys Parts # SG326003. That will work on the lexus gs 93-97 .
on the phone with pep boy.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by lexus4jess
on the phone with pep boy.
burbank PEPBOYS on olive wants $30.00 ea.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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just to let you guys know.... make sure that the shocks come with all of the hardware. I found out while installing that I had a missing ball i was like damnit had to drive back and get one.

Install is fairly simple.... first prop up your trunk with something unless you want a nice lump on your head.

Then take a 12mm wrench and take off the strut at the trunk hinges.

Then go to the rear of which ever strut and move it around to get it off of the smooth bolt... i just slides off.

Then take the ball thingy the new shocks came with and screw it into the stock position on the trunk hinge... the bolt thread is the same but you'll need a 13mm wrench for it.

Now just slide it on in the rear and you'll have to find something to use as a stopper. I just used a zip tie and tied it around the shaft of that smooth bolt. It doesn't have to be strong it only keeps it from moving.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 07:43 AM
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What type of Acura is this from? I don't have a Pepboys where I live, but I was going to use the Acura application to get some from another parts store. Thanks!
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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so the one part number listed is the correct one I assume?
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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or you could buy them from USER: momoscaraposa on Ebay. He includes ALL hardware and INSTRUCTIONS. ALso SUPER fast to ship!
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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I live near a Pep Boys but I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to swing by when they are open. I'll post up as soon as I do. I am sick of my old trunk struts.

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so the one part number listed is the correct one I assume?
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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SACHS Lift-o-mat part number SG326003. Originally for the HOOD of an 86'-90' Acura Legend. You can get them at pep boys for ~$20 each or rockauto.com for $12.99 each. I looked at that ebay listed earlier and it looks to be the same one...I've had mine on the car since I firsted started this post and the paper clip is holding strong! No complaints
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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i have problem getting off the bolt on the right side i rounded off the bolt i cut the bolt with a saw near the ball joint now i have a stub any ideas on how to get this bolt out? tryed vice grips anit working thanks
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bridge4d
SACHS Lift-o-mat part number SG326003. Originally for the HOOD of an 86'-90' Acura Legend. You can get them at pep boys for ~$20 each or rockauto.com for $12.99 each. I looked at that ebay listed earlier and it looks to be the same one...I've had mine on the car since I firsted started this post and the paper clip is holding strong! No complaints
I won't ever buy anything from rockauto again, selling me "supra turbo" brakes that are really na ones with supra painted on them.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Ya, I read that in your other post...that really sux! It would make me think twice b/f ordering from them too....
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Just bought two sg326003s at Pep Boys. They were $27 each.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Dammit, how do these plastic circular things come off? I tried unscrewing one but it just turns and turns. I need to get the back panel off to access the other side of the trunk props.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gompka
i will let you know tomarrow man. And they are actually $25 at the pepboys here in chicago.
here in burbank,ca ,Pep Boys want $35 for ea.
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