sc300rye1 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 I have a 92 sc300 and the trunk won't stay open! Does anyone know the name of the part that I need and where I can find it for cheaper than the dealer price? let me know! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 You need rear struts (mini shocks) for your trunk lid. See Ebay under Lexus SC300/400. I think they are $29.95 for the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksc3 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 i have the same problem, it will stay open when its in the garage, but even the slightest push will bring it down, and espeically outdoors in windy parking lots, i need to hold it up with one hand at all times <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRUCE SC300 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Join the CLUB, I need a set of shocks myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KY3TS Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 CARPARTS.COM HAS THEM FOR ABOUT $27.00 EACH--NOT BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ponkte Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 I have the same problem on my 92. Thanks for the info. How much trouble are they to install and where do I locate a shop manual for instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstractj Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 You guys owe me big, I searched and searched here it is diy. Though, I think you can buy a pair of aftermarket at autozone or pep boys for $30 a pair. Tthere should of been a recall for this and the cracked dash board near the center vent area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC400SunDevil Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 RECALL? my vent has the smallest of cracks but hey, recall and im all game. But with my luck it was prolly in '95. Do you know if I can still bank on the recall because my shocks on the trunk are crap as well. -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksc3 Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 man, even my center vents on the interior have a slight crack on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstractj Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 90% of SC owners I've met has the same problem. One, trunk struts runs out of gas. Two, cracks on the interior vents. Three, AC display LCD lights goes out. Well, I love my SC so I'll put up with the minor stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAN_VANCE Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 HOW DO U INSTALL THESE THINGS!! I have the same problem :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDOwen2 Posted September 12, 2003 Share Posted September 12, 2003 Install is a royal pain. Remove the trunk interior panel. Held on by clips, easy to pop out. Using 12mm open end remove bolt that goes into trunk lid bracket. There is a shiny metal cip holding the other end, use a small screw driver or pocket knife to pry open clip ends which should release strut from bracket. I used a cutoff wheel to cut the rounded end of strut which has the ball stud (?) captured inside. There is a circular metal clip holding the ball but I could not figure out how to remove it, thus the cutoff wheel. Install is fairly straight forward. The replacement struts I got have a clip which holds onto the ball stud. Reuse the shiny clips for the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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