vroom8 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 seems like my hood springs??--that hold up the hood- on the sides- have finally gone out. boy, the hood sure is heavy!! can I fix them?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blayd Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I doubt they are springs, they are probably hydrolics if they are like everyone elses. And yea you can replace them just type something like "LS400 Lexus hood hydrolics" in the search engine at ebay. Or look in the replacement part section at carstuff.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 they are actually called lift supports...they are hydraulic shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardh689 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 seems like my hood springs??--that hold up the hood- on the sides- have finally gone out.boy, the hood sure is heavy!! can I fix them?... Cant be fixed. try to get aftermarket replacements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vroom8 Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 thanks everyone. god, the hood is heavy without them. 1st one went and then the other. i hate to spend any $$ to replace them tho.... :( !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3honion Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 after searching on my own a few months back, i decided on the simple fix. Go to auto zone and get mighty life (part number #c95029) hood strut. I only bought one, even though both were shot, and it hold it up fine, actually lifts up all on its own with no problems thus far. Only problem is you need to get the little ball/screw out of the old hood strut, and u neew to saw a piece off without damaging the ball. Good luck if you choose this route. ps took me in all about 30 min to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unstephenk Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Searched Lexus LS400 Hood Strut and came up with Lexus Originals at a price of 42.00 including shipping. This is overpriced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t3honion Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Searched Lexus LS400 Hood Strut and came up with Lexus Originals at a price of 42.00 including shipping. This is overpriced? i paid 19.99 for the mighty lift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudemattbored Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Searched Lexus LS400 Hood Strut and came up with Lexus Originals at a price of 42.00 including shipping. This is overpriced? For genuine lexus replacement? They cost a little over $100 each at lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blayd Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Searched Lexus LS400 Hood Strut and came up with Lexus Originals at a price of 42.00 including shipping. This is overpriced? No way. Good deal. And this hapens to everyone's older LS400 so dont feel bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I got new hood struts off of eBay for under $40 and they still work perfectly. Almost a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill90 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I got new hood struts off of eBay for under $40 and they still work perfectly. Almost a year now. I just order them from ebay - 36 and change with the shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilkoot Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think I got both for either $30 or $35 at Autozone, they had them in stock. Very important to note when replacing them: although you may have "dead" hood struts they do still hold a lot of the weight. you'd be very suprised how heavy the hood is with even one of them removed, make sure you properly hold up the hood in BOTH corners before replacing either of the struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ono8ono Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I got new hood struts off of eBay for under $40 and they still work perfectly. Almost a year now. which seller did you order from? :) Mine will be out soon. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikembs Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I got new hood struts off of eBay for under $40 and they still work perfectly. Almost a year now. which seller did you order from? :) Mine will be out soon. Thanks. i just order a pair from partsavenue.us for 46.54 including shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsoni1 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just ordered some from ebay for a 98-00 LS400 for BIN $37.99. Got them today. With shipping from NY to CA for $12.50 via USPS Priority shipping. Seller's name is Parts Avenue. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I just replaced my hood supports with some that I won on ebay. I paid $55 for the pair shipped, the set came with the 2 supports as well as the 4 ball screws (so, installation takes 3 minutes). They fit perfectly and hold the hood nice and high. Sure beats paying $150+ for the OEM supports. This is what I bought: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...em=150293993947 What they send you looks exactly like it does on the auction except that the screws are black (One side had already been installed when I took the pic)..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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