Hood struts
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Hood struts
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
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
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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
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
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Hood Struts
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
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
Pole Position
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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.
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.
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Hood Struts
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.
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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.
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.
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Re: Hood Struts
Originally posted by svptwobe
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.
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.
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Hood struts
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
Thanks again so far. JD400
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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.
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.
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hehe, you gonna love this. cheap and pretty simple alternative:
http://www.cureline.net/lex/audio/howto_hood_shocks.htm
http://www.cureline.net/lex/audio/howto_hood_shocks.htm