Great thread.
Just replaced mine, took me about 25 min. would have been much faster and easier if i had some help, if you decide to change yours, someone to help out would be great idea.
How to: Trunk Lift Support w/ pics...
just finished this using the Delco struts from rockauto.com I ordered the SC400 w/ spoiler struts and it took about 20 min total. Removal of the old ball studs was 12mm and the new studs supplied were 7/16 as mentioned. The pass side was easy to remove on mine, but the drivers needed a good bit of force to break loose and then was stiff due to the locktite.
I guess I got the pimp versions as my factory spolier lid raises on its on once the lid is released via key or inside switch.
Wife will be happy to not have it drop on her head or body anymore.
Thanks for the step by step as well as the lead on rockauto.com or the parts. I wasn't able to find a discount code, but will post mine if they send me one.
I guess I got the pimp versions as my factory spolier lid raises on its on once the lid is released via key or inside switch.
Wife will be happy to not have it drop on her head or body anymore.
Thanks for the step by step as well as the lead on rockauto.com or the parts. I wasn't able to find a discount code, but will post mine if they send me one.
Racer
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You didn't get any special version- many of us got the same lid pop-up for the first few weeks.
Enjoy it while you can- it doesn't last.
Rock Auto usually sends an email within a month of your purchase with your discount code.
Enjoy it while you can- it doesn't last.
Rock Auto usually sends an email within a month of your purchase with your discount code.
replacement
i ordered the trunk struts from rockauto and also had a ***** time removing the stud bolt. so i just busted out the sawzall and cut the old stud off and used a 12mm socket with ractchet and came off with eaze. only took a few minutes
Rockauto.com discount code included below:
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**Each month we see people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code.**
Thank you for being a www.RockAuto.com customer!
To show our appreciation, we would like to give you and your friends a special discount on auto parts.
Here's how it works:
- You give this discount code: 302531287354 to friends, neighbors, relatives, the guy at the corner garage--anyone you know who works on cars or trucks.
- When someone (including yourself) places an order at www.rockauto.com and enters your discount code, he or she will receive an immediate 5% discount on that order.
* If you are using our Java Catalog, enter your discount code in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart
* If you are using our non-Java Catalog, enter your the discount code in the "Discount Code" field of the Shopping Cart and click "Calculate Discount"
- The discount code expires on November 29, 2005; so don't wait!
You may use this discount code as often as you wish until it expires, but only one discount code can be used per order.
**Each month we see people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code.**
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i know this is an old thread and ur cars have this mod already but i have an acura legend and i decided to install lift shocks for my trunk lid since legends dont come with that option. i would ask the acura legend forum but the only answer i can get is, I cant really do anything about it. anyway i installed them and when i sat back and looked at the trunk it actually has a slightly widened gap, tiny bit higher than the side fender trim. i was told the constant upward pressure is causing it to sit up a bit above normal. attached is an image of exactly how it looks, not on my legend but another, just curious what do you guys think could fix this problem? maybe mounting it differently? give me some ideas.
Racer
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If the Acura Legend forum doesn't care.....
Here's an idea: Get a Lexus SC.
And this is not a mod for our cars- this is how they come from the factory. It's not surprising you are having problems when you install them on a trunk not designed for them.
And this is not a mod for our cars- this is how they come from the factory. It's not surprising you are having problems when you install them on a trunk not designed for them.
Last edited by PERRYinLA; Oct 26, 2005 at 05:26 PM.
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opps, i didnt mean to say mod. i already knew u guys had it stock, just wanted to get some ideas of what could be the problem, maybe the mounting of it or something. dont have the money to get a diff car so ill stick with what i got
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Great write up, thanks!
To remove the dreaded bolt I used a cheater pipe (a 1½ foot long pipe that fits over my wrench) to give me extra leverage. Made removal quite easy.
Now I don't have to worry about getting hit in the head anymore from my trunk!
To remove the dreaded bolt I used a cheater pipe (a 1½ foot long pipe that fits over my wrench) to give me extra leverage. Made removal quite easy.
Now I don't have to worry about getting hit in the head anymore from my trunk!
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Originally Posted by daelo74
Will the pre97lifters fit a 97 with a spoiler? I can't find any for 97+
Thanks
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So, Rockauto doesn't list any "w/spoiler" parts for '97-'99 SC's. BUT, they do for '96. Are these the same, or did the trunk lid change in '97?
This is an OLD thread (from post #1), and part numbers and stock codes seemed to have changed here and there.
Does anybody have a recent purchase from a retail store to be used in a '97+ SC?
This is an OLD thread (from post #1), and part numbers and stock codes seemed to have changed here and there.
Does anybody have a recent purchase from a retail store to be used in a '97+ SC?
Racer
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From: Orange County, California
A trunk lid is a trunk lid...
The car did NOT change in that area throughout its entire life cycle.
Go ahead and buy the pre-97 parts and if they don't fit, I'll eat my hat.
(And, I'll even buy them back from you, I am that certain they will fit.)
I even have some old lift supports somewhere in my garage, if you are that concerned,
carefully remove yours and measure it and I'll do likewise.
Go ahead and buy the pre-97 parts and if they don't fit, I'll eat my hat.
(And, I'll even buy them back from you, I am that certain they will fit.)
I even have some old lift supports somewhere in my garage, if you are that concerned,
carefully remove yours and measure it and I'll do likewise.