Interesting trunk problem...
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Interesting trunk problem...
I just had the Lexus Dealership put a factory spoiler on my car. Spoiler looks great, the only problem is that now the trunk is too heavy, and the trunk won't stay open by itself. It's pretty funny to watch me try to get something out of my trunk actually...before I get 2 hands on whatever it is I'm trying to get out of the trunk, the trunk shuts on my head.
Anyway, any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Anyway, any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
hey what’s up, well all you have to do is replace the trunk shocks, call up the dealer or auto parts store and tell them that u want trunk shocks it for an SC with a spoiler and that’s all u should have to do. Just replace the shocks and you will be set.
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Re: Interesting trunk problem...
Originally posted by NDClassof2
I just had the Lexus Dealership put a factory spoiler on my car. Spoiler looks great, the only problem is that now the trunk is too heavy, and the trunk won't stay open by itself. It's pretty funny to watch me try to get something out of my trunk actually...before I get 2 hands on whatever it is I'm trying to get out of the trunk, the trunk shuts on my head.
Anyway, any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I just had the Lexus Dealership put a factory spoiler on my car. Spoiler looks great, the only problem is that now the trunk is too heavy, and the trunk won't stay open by itself. It's pretty funny to watch me try to get something out of my trunk actually...before I get 2 hands on whatever it is I'm trying to get out of the trunk, the trunk shuts on my head.
Anyway, any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
If you have any questions let me know
Shawn
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Hey NDClassof2,
My 92 SC400 had worn out struts. However my SC400 never came with the spoiler. When it came time to change the strut, I just ordered the ones that will support the spoiler (knowing I will one day install a spoiler). You can get the part from Lexus, but get ready for a good cash-jacking.
Through the forums I saw everyone was replacing there struts using rockauto.com. www.rockauto.com.
At the rockauto.com website search for you car and look under Body Exterior / Lift-Support
For $19 bucks, I opted for the AC/Delco #510129. (I know, I know, GM part on a Lexus car).
No more sagging trunk for me, actually since I still have not installed the spoiler, now my problem is closing the trunk. As soon as I hit the trunk button the lid goes flying up, and it takes considerable force to close it. That should all balance out when I get the spoiler on there.
Thanks
LexusBiz
My 92 SC400 had worn out struts. However my SC400 never came with the spoiler. When it came time to change the strut, I just ordered the ones that will support the spoiler (knowing I will one day install a spoiler). You can get the part from Lexus, but get ready for a good cash-jacking.
Through the forums I saw everyone was replacing there struts using rockauto.com. www.rockauto.com.
At the rockauto.com website search for you car and look under Body Exterior / Lift-Support
For $19 bucks, I opted for the AC/Delco #510129. (I know, I know, GM part on a Lexus car).
No more sagging trunk for me, actually since I still have not installed the spoiler, now my problem is closing the trunk. As soon as I hit the trunk button the lid goes flying up, and it takes considerable force to close it. That should all balance out when I get the spoiler on there.
Thanks
LexusBiz
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Originally posted by NDClassof2
700 installed...kinda pricey, but it looks good, and has the LED light
700 installed...kinda pricey, but it looks good, and has the LED light
That's about $400 dollars just for the labor install alone. Yikes!!!!
When I purchased my Lex, the car came with the spoiler, but the owner never put it on.
He bought the spoiler seperate for $275.00 which came w/ the led brake. And I'm getting
prices to have it installed.
Last edited by EmeraldLexuSC3; Jul 16, 2003 at 11:03 AM.
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Originally posted by LexusBiz
Hey NDClassof2,
My 92 SC400 had worn out struts. However my SC400 never came with the spoiler. When it came time to change the strut, I just ordered the ones that will support the spoiler (knowing I will one day install a spoiler). You can get the part from Lexus, but get ready for a good cash-jacking.
Through the forums I saw everyone was replacing there struts using rockauto.com. www.rockauto.com.
At the rockauto.com website search for you car and look under Body Exterior / Lift-Support
For $19 bucks, I opted for the AC/Delco #510129. (I know, I know, GM part on a Lexus car).
No more sagging trunk for me, actually since I still have not installed the spoiler, now my problem is closing the trunk. As soon as I hit the trunk button the lid goes flying up, and it takes considerable force to close it. That should all balance out when I get the spoiler on there.
Thanks
LexusBiz
Hey NDClassof2,
My 92 SC400 had worn out struts. However my SC400 never came with the spoiler. When it came time to change the strut, I just ordered the ones that will support the spoiler (knowing I will one day install a spoiler). You can get the part from Lexus, but get ready for a good cash-jacking.
Through the forums I saw everyone was replacing there struts using rockauto.com. www.rockauto.com.
At the rockauto.com website search for you car and look under Body Exterior / Lift-Support
For $19 bucks, I opted for the AC/Delco #510129. (I know, I know, GM part on a Lexus car).
No more sagging trunk for me, actually since I still have not installed the spoiler, now my problem is closing the trunk. As soon as I hit the trunk button the lid goes flying up, and it takes considerable force to close it. That should all balance out when I get the spoiler on there.
Thanks
LexusBiz
Shawn
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Thanks for the help, everyone. I got my trunk shocks through NAPA, and although they were a little pricey ($70 for both), they were delivered to me the same day from the warehouse. Thanks again!
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