Hood shock/strut fix (The Mother thread)
01-27-17, 01:10 AM
#196
Lexus Test Driver
+1 on Sachs SG329035
Just did my '99 in approx 10 min. The trick, as many here have already stated, is to remove the old strut/ lift by taking out the ball stud while the strut is still attached. I propped my hood up for support while I removed them with a 12mm wrench. The Sachs lifts come with new studs that use a 13mm wrench. Once the new studs are in attach the struts using the little clips on each end. My hood is perfect again!
Just did my '99 in approx 10 min. The trick, as many here have already stated, is to remove the old strut/ lift by taking out the ball stud while the strut is still attached. I propped my hood up for support while I removed them with a 12mm wrench. The Sachs lifts come with new studs that use a 13mm wrench. Once the new studs are in attach the struts using the little clips on each end. My hood is perfect again!
01-27-17, 07:52 AM
#197
Originally Posted by bradland
+1 on Sachs SG329035
Just did my '99 in approx 10 min. The trick, as many here have already stated, is to remove the old strut/ lift by taking out the ball stud while the strut is still attached. I propped my hood up for support while I removed them with a 12mm wrench. The Sachs lifts come with new studs that use a 13mm wrench. Once the new studs are in attach the struts using the little clips on each end. My hood is perfect again!
Just did my '99 in approx 10 min. The trick, as many here have already stated, is to remove the old strut/ lift by taking out the ball stud while the strut is still attached. I propped my hood up for support while I removed them with a 12mm wrench. The Sachs lifts come with new studs that use a 13mm wrench. Once the new studs are in attach the struts using the little clips on each end. My hood is perfect again!
06-18-17, 07:36 PM
#202
06-18-17, 07:40 PM
#203
Originally Posted by westopill
Would the struts you bought work on a 94 LS? I looked on Amazon but didn't find a pair cheaper than $30.
Last edited by dashan; 06-18-17 at 08:26 PM.
10-15-18, 07:57 PM
#204
Driver School Candidate
Hood struts. For 1991 LS
With the weather turning colder, it’s time to replace my hood struts. Anything special I need to know? Left and right the same? Any brands to avoid? Thanks.
Last edited by wahaus; 10-15-18 at 08:00 PM.
10-23-18, 03:50 PM
#205
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Hood struts
I bought new struts for my '91 on Parts Geek. Worked fine.
1992 Lexus LS400 Hood Strut - W0133-1607903 First Equipment Quality - $20.48
Qty Ordered: 2, Qty Shipped: 2
1992 Lexus LS400 Hood Strut - W0133-1607903 First Equipment Quality - $20.48
Qty Ordered: 2, Qty Shipped: 2
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