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Need help with determining the problem witht hte trunk. It appears like these little shock like tubes are not working.
QUOTE (Jacksteak @ Oct 5 2009, 10:24 PM) 
Need help with determining the problem witht hte trunk. It appears like these little shock like tubes are not working.
The rear hatch struts usually have a longer life than 6 years - mine (on the '99 RX) lasted nine years. You can get them on-line:
(see: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...=0#entry330684) the forum member blk_on_blk found the best place to buy them and also had a very clear 'how-to' guide gor the RX300.
Good luck!
QUOTE (Jacksteak @ Oct 5 2009, 09:24 PM)
Need help with determining the problem witht hte trunk. It appears like these little shock like tubes are not working.
The lift cylinders wen bad on my 4SC430 after 5 years and low usage. The dealer wanted ~$400 to replace them. I bought OEM replacements from Sewell Lexus in Dallas online at http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/parts_det...44317&all=Y They cost $200 and took 2 minutes to replace. Just pop the ring clip holding the old one on and push the new one onto the stud.
Get new struts on ebay for $55, install in 5 minutes
+1 on the ebay $55 ones. Work perfect.
QUOTE (Jacksteak @ Oct 5 2009, 10:24 PM)
Need help with determining the problem witht hte trunk. It appears like these little shock like tubes are not working.
Got mine on ebay too...Cost me $55. Put them on in less than 2 Minutes Flat! Trunk Opens perfectly now. I used to have my California Dust Wand holding it up no more !!!!!!!
2002 SC - 430
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