LC6529 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts? My 2002 SC 430's trunk will not stay open, it looks like the struts might not be too hard to replace but I have a habit of underestimating how hard something can be... Also, how much are struts? Note: This only affects opening the trunk, the power top works perfectly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquanuke Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts?My 2002 SC 430's trunk will not stay open, it looks like the struts might not be too hard to replace but I have a habit of underestimating how hard something can be... Also, how much are struts? Note: This only affects opening the trunk, the power top works perfectly... Common problem buy them on ebay for about $60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC6529 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Ouch, $150 apiece from my dealer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinhard Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts? I'm concerned that the after market struts might take a bit of modification. What's the procedure for removing the old structs and installing new ones? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquanuke Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Its very straightfwd takes 10mins. Helps to have an extra pair of hands to hold the trunk when you remove one of the supports. I just proped it up with a broomstick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom G. Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I just bought a 2003 SC430 and the trunk lid only goes up about an inch when you press the button. Isn't it supposed to raise several inches like on my wife's Toyota? Thank you, Tom G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom G. Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I just bought a 2003 SC430 and the trunk lid only goes up about an inch when you press the button. Isn't it supposed to raise several inches like on my wife's Toyota? Thank you, Tom G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffypitbull Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I just bought a 2003 SC430 and the trunk lid only goes up about an inch when you press the button. Isn't it supposed to raise several inches like on my wife's Toyota? Thank you, Tom G. No our cars do not push the truck open automatically. It basically just unlocks the the trunk so we can open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts?My 2002 SC 430's trunk will not stay open, it looks like the struts might not be too hard to replace but I have a habit of underestimating how hard something can be... Also, how much are struts? Note: This only affects opening the trunk, the power top works perfectly... I purchased on ebay for about $30 and installed. It took longer than expected. The clips were somewhat difficult to get on towards the bottong of the strut. If you use a towel in case clip falls off and have someone else help, you should be able to do it in less than 30 minutes. The struts were identical to the originals which I removed from the car. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversc Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts?My 2002 SC 430's trunk will not stay open, it looks like the struts might not be too hard to replace but I have a habit of underestimating how hard something can be... Also, how much are struts? Note: This only affects opening the trunk, the power top works perfectly... I purchased on ebay for about $30 and installed. It took longer than expected. The clips were somewhat difficult to get on towards the bottong of the strut. If you use a towel in case clip falls off and have someone else help, you should be able to do it in less than 30 minutes. The struts were identical to the originals which I removed from the car. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversc Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Has anyone tried replacing their trunk struts?My 2002 SC 430's trunk will not stay open, it looks like the struts might not be too hard to replace but I have a habit of underestimating how hard something can be... Also, how much are struts? Note: This only affects opening the trunk, the power top works perfectly... I purchased on ebay for about $30 and installed. It took longer than expected. The clips were somewhat difficult to get on towards the bottong of the strut. If you use a towel in case clip falls off and have someone else help, you should be able to do it in less than 30 minutes. The struts were identical to the originals which I removed from the car. Good luck I purchased mine from ebay for $50. Installed during the roof opening, stopped the sequence 1/2 way. this allowed easy access to both top and bottom of assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krafter324 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I purchased the struts on E-bay and they work great. I'm not much of a DIY person but it only took 5 minutes!! Spent Like $65 with shipping for 2 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conger Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Is there any ebay company that is the best to purchase these struts, as far as quality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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