My 1990 LS400 hood does not stay up by itself. Appears one or both struts might need replacing.
Questions -
Must I go to the local dealer to buy new ones?
Is there an after market place?
Who knows the part # in English?
Does any other car strut fit the 1990 LS400?

Thanks, JD400

 

JD400
You can find your answer from thread started by edogg on 8/7/01.
somebody said it cost just $54.00 each from steve @ gonzo4u@earthlink.net

 

My dealer charged over $200.00:eek: but it was under warranty so didn't cost me anyhing I would suggest that you go to a junk yard or something.

 

To J A Hummer.
A concern I have going to a "junkyard" is, how would I know (after buying them) if they are any good? Remember, mine is a 1990.
Yours failed when they were still under warranty. Tell me the age of your Lexus. Thanks, JD400

 

It's a '97 w/65K miles, I bought the Lexus Platinum warranty with it so I have another year to go.

Anyhow, that did occur to me. Your hood should open itself once you release the lock.

If you can, test them. Hopefully you can save a lot of money.

Good luck.

 

I took the old ones off and went to discount auto with it. I found ones that are a 1/2 shorter. They cost $15 and they work great plus they have a lifetime warranty. The hood pops right up now. I had to cut off the old mounting bolts, but that was ok. I'll try to find the part number. They are mighty lift struts.

 

Got imine from this guy: henboy1@juno.com

He shipped me a couple of great used ones real fast. Honest guy and a pleasure to deal with. His nick on these boards is blkstealthpaid64 or something like that.

 

That is a REAL bargain

 

 

I would be eternally gratefull if you give me the name of place you bought them and part #. Is yours a 1990 LS400? Thanks

 

My LS400 is a 1991 which is the same as 1990-1994. I got the hood struts at Discount Auto Parts and the part number is 95029. Price $14.99 with lifetime warranty. Glad I could help.

 

There are no Discount Auto Parts stores here in NM. I went on the net, closest one, now known as Advance Auto parts (merged w/ D.A.P.) is in CO. For one each part #95029 , it costs $25.99. Can't tell if there is a shipping charge included. I will call long distance tomorrow to see if any different and to verify details.
Thanks again so far. JD400

 

Can someone post instructions on how to install the mighty shocks on and remove the old ones? and are they the same for hood and trunk?

 

This is a common problem with the SC400/300 as well, especially on the trunk lids.

www.RockAuto.com has the best price on them.

If you'll search the SC400/300 forum, you'll find several threads on this subject, including detailed, illustrated instructions for replacing them.

 

hehe, you gonna love this. cheap and pretty simple alternative:

http://www.cureline.net/lex/audio/howto_hood_shocks.htm