Retperio

When I open the trunk door it seems very heavy to open and when it's open it wants to fall, sometimes on my head. My car sits on a driveway where the back wheels are lower than the front wheels so that adds to the problem, but it seems heavy even on a flat area. Is that the normal working relationship or are the cylinders attached to the door not working? Retperio

yuri.ber

iTrader: (7)

Your trunk struts are done. Replacement is in order. I'd recommend buying struts on eBay - cheap and good quality. I see no reason paying $70 per strut at the dealer.
Also trunk struts should hold the trunk in any position, open 5%, half way or fully regardless of how the car is parked.

Nater1

same with mine heavy to open but it stays up no matter what... not use to it being heavy

Jabberwock

Agree - trunk lid operation on my 2006 LS feels very heavy, especially opening it to full height, but it does not fall from any open position except maybe from 3/4 almost closed. It likely that your struts have lost their seals and require replacement.

Nater1

i have a 2005 btw.. haha frustrating carrying heavy things to put in the trunk when 1 hand is holding something and 1 hand is struggling to push it open lol

jayclapp

New struts should hold the trunk open until the bottom of the trunk lid is approximately 10 inches above fully closed.

Retperio

Thanks for the replies. I hope the struts are covered on my warranty which is still in effect from Lexus.

TSA1

Any suggestions on new struts?

Thanks!

jimbosr1

i just ordered a set of strong arms from ebay for 39 dollars

jwhite4304

Let us know if warranty covers the repairs.

milesdf

I installed new Strong Arm supports this time last year.
The trunk does stay open as required, but it is still very heavy to lift, and to close . This heaviness must be resistance to the Pistons been extended.

jimbosr1

i changed a set on my 85 camaro many years ago and when i hit the release button that rear hatch shot up like a mid evil stone thrower:

jimbosr1

received my strong arms today,easy install and they work great.$39 is a steal next to dealer prices.

sennett0r

I believe my trunk struts are done as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-2-Strong...bfe5ed&vxp=mtr

are these the ones that everyone is referring to?

jimbosr1

yes, that is it.delivery was pretty fast too.