Trunk Lid Fails To Stay Up.....

[Silverback]

I have a 2001 GS300 and the trunk lid will never stays up on it's own...grrrr

Anyone know how to adjust it, or have instructions on what needs to be replaced and how?

Thanks

[knmaynard]

Same model year, same problem.

I need the same instructions . . .

[joey8675]

Go to home depot, to the section where they sell the poles.

Get one cut to the size of your trunk, use it to prop the trunk open.

:D :D :D

[GuyTelefunken]

Better solution. Order two torsion bars, the bars the criss cross each other under the rear shelf (inside the trunk.) There are two kinds, the standard and the version for trunk lids with a spoiler. The difference is the latter is heavier. If you really want the trunk to fly up and stay up, get the heavier bars. Look here.

10 and 11 in the image attached.

[Neo]

One thing you can try before getting the spoiler version is to change the setting of the ones in your car. There are 3 notches at the end that you can position them. I cannot remember which direction is stiffer but it is easy trial and error.

[GuyTelefunken]

One thing you can try before getting the spoiler version is to change the setting of the ones in your car.  There are 3 notches at the end that you can position them.  I cannot remember which direction is stiffer but it is easy trial and error.

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There are no notches in my '98. The last time I saw notches was in a GM . In some other designs, the load on the rod is affected (as you suggested) by moving right-angled bent end of the rod to another notch to change the twist on the rod.

[Neo]

One thing you can try before getting the spoiler version is to change the setting of the ones in your car.  There are 3 notches at the end that you can position them.  I cannot remember which direction is stiffer but it is easy trial and error.

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There are no notches in my '98. The last time I saw notches was in a GM . In some other designs, the load on the rod is affected (as you suggested) by moving right-angled bent end of the rod to another notch to change the twist on the rod.

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There are on mine. Here is a pic someone I know put up. When I put on my aftermarket spoiler, I tried this but it was not enough. I had to but the stiffer bars. If the original poster does not have a spoiler, this may be enough.

[Silverback]

There are on mine. Here is a pic someone I know put up. When I put on my aftermarket spoiler, I tried this but it was not enough. I had to but the stiffer bars. If the original poster does not have a spoiler, this may be enough.

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Thanks for the feedback, the pictures and the notch approach has worked for the moment. But as mentioned above, I too will be adding a spoiler and I know this will not bridge the weight gap.

Eitherway, once again excellent feedback group

Cheers

[GuyTelefunken]

***Update***

There are notches in my '98. I should have looked furthur. I guess it's a good time to replace the burned out lamp in the trunk. <_<

[RicoPerez]

I am intending to buy the torsion bars to replace the old ones.  Does anybody know the part number/s and where to buy them for less?  Thanks.

[bullhog]

Rick, did you ever replace your original torsion bars?  For 2003 Lexus GS300

The part numbers for anyone that needs them: #11  Rear Left w/spoiler 6453230260

                                                                           #10  Rear Right w/spoiler 6453130260

                          Please confirm part #'s with dealer for any changes, Rob

[RicoPerez]

Thank you for these part numbers.  I did not yet buy this part because I moved the torsion bars nearer to the trunk.  So far, it is working.