You might be able to find suitable hood supports from MightyLift or Sachs at a store like Advance Auto or Autozone at prices from around $20 to $32 each. Here is a link that might help: http://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/lift-support/lexus/ls400/1996/8-cylinders-h-4-0l-sfi-dohc