Lesly1

Hi, I just received a pair of new Trunk Struts for our SC.
Has any one had the experience of replacing them, if so can you please give me some guidance,
as the bottom looks a pretty tight space to work in.

Thank you.

Chris.....From OZ.

Bgw70

Here is a thread on this subject.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...nk-struts.html

2004sc

Changed the struts on mine a couple of months ago. Very simple to do. I think I remember that if you open the top (or maybe partially open it...I don't remember) the strut ends are much easier to get to. Basically they just clip into place though.

Lesly1

I just finished replacing the Trunk Struts. Took me less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
I first opened the top to a certain level, until the Struts were easy to get to, (the bottoms).
Then I removed the clips with a very small flat screwdriver, or something with a sharp point.
Then I closed the top & opened the trunk, supporting it all the way up as mentioned before with a Broom-stick, etc.,
For safety reasons, I placed a support on both sides.
The old Struts came off with ease. (just pry with a screwdriver)
Fit the new Struts with the clips intact, job done.

That was the good news, now for the bad.
The Brand that I got was (ARANA) From China $ 22 free delivery (5 weeks) for the 2002 SC 430 with Spoiler.
I was so proud that I did the job so smooth to find that it won't stay up. @#$%&* CRAP.

Chris.....From OZ.

mandyfig

Sorry to hear that you have been duped as well. I had to take a $26 hit because I believed a member who swore this brand was OK. I had to put the OEM back and I have the pair as a paper weight (even this use is not GOOD).

There are OEM replacements. Use them. They are about $60+ a pair. Or else get the OEM Lexus which is going to set you back a pretty penny.

MDames2

iTrader: (1)

I bought mine from liftsupportsdepot.com. I don't recall the cost. But they were very reasonable. Much less than the OEM struts. They've been on my wife's 2003 for about a year. They work very well.

Lesly1

There's every possibility that the members Struts were O.K. Maybe the way they pump them out by the Billions, an X amount are useless.
I wasn't overly optimistic when I ordered, but for $20 versus over $100 I thought I'd give it a whirl.

Chris......From OZ.

riknchar

+1 for the LIft Support Depot versions. Very cost effective (can order via Amazon), and many members have had great luck with them. Easy 10 minute install.

mandyfig

I also ordered mine from liftsupport....so far better than the POS and the old ones. I still feel the OEM's are better but are steep in price. I heard from other owners that their support lifts have been replaced under warranty multiple times.

texsexlex

iTrader: (3)

....I've had my liftsupport trunk struts for about 2yrs now, without an issue. I guess if they failed now, I wouldn't complain about the $30 I spent on them...lol

Lesly1

Update on my "ARANA" Trunk Struts. Originally I had them fitted in my driveway, about a 5 degree incline & failed to hold the trunk up.
I went shopping yesterday & lifted the trunk to put in the groceries & it stayed up. I tried it again in my driveway, but won't stay up.

Chris....From OZ.

nomods4me

I bought some off ebay that work fine

as for installing them, I gave them to my son and said, "put these on my car"

Bgw70

i purchased mine from this guy and no issues. He is 99.8% and over 100,000 reviews. I have had mine since Jan 2016.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-2-StrongArm-6423-Rear-Trunk-Lift-Supports-Struts-Shocks-Springs-Props-/371141241568?hash=item5669bdeae0

mandyfig

That's what I have on mine!

Lesly1

Thanks for the input guys.

Chris