I don't think the OEM struts are removable - as said, the only way is to unscrew the ball stud. Hopefully your replacements came with new studs, or else you will be grinding the originals off the old strut.
Hood lift strut - who makes a good replacement
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I don't think the OEM struts are removable - as said, the only way is to unscrew the ball stud. Hopefully your replacements came with new studs, or else you will be grinding the originals off the old strut.
I just installed Mr. Lou's. They came with replacement studs. They seem like a good product out of the box. I'm sure others can comment on how long they last.
http://autopartsbylou.com/index.php
http://autopartsbylou.com/index.php
I installed both hood and rear struts at the same time. Rear still work perfectly. The hood stays up, but doesn't lift up or even offer any assistance when lifting. Actually there is a lot of resistance when lifting the hood by hand.
Worked great when I got them, but slowly starting getting worse.
I looked at strong arms website the other day. They recommend ordering ones a few pounds more power file than stock and say they'll last longer. Interesting.
Agreed, they do not snap off the ball stud (not easily anyway). You have to unscrew the ball stud. The new ones I ordered came with everything needed.
I put in Lou's struts a little over 4 years/50k miles ago. They are just now starting to fade and will probably last through the summer... although I found that with the current cold snap I have to make sure to watch my head when getting in the back 
Hello guys,
Looking at a replacement for the tired hood lift strut, I landed here and then did check all the links and found out that Lou's struts is now called Liftsupportsdepot.com, even the old link forwards to this website. But the reason for this post is that I checked their warranty and found this:
Lift Supports for the Hood, Trunk, Hatch, Liftgate or Tailgate:
Are covered with a Limited Lifetime warranty .
also:
in the event that the units stop performing after 180 days then you would be responsible to ship them to us and enclose a check for $8.00 (for shipments inside the USA) as well as proof of purchase from us to cover the return postage, and we will then send you the replacement unit. Please contact us before the units are shipped for an RMA number.
So for those who replaced them before from Lou's and have already started failing again, may want to consider checking this alternative. I would imagine they will honor that warranty. At least, worth giving it a shot.
regards!
Looking at a replacement for the tired hood lift strut, I landed here and then did check all the links and found out that Lou's struts is now called Liftsupportsdepot.com, even the old link forwards to this website. But the reason for this post is that I checked their warranty and found this:
Lift Supports for the Hood, Trunk, Hatch, Liftgate or Tailgate:
Are covered with a Limited Lifetime warranty .
- Provided your original purchase was for a pair (unless your application only uses 1 lift support)
- These must be installed in the intended vehicle and the unit stops working properly or to your satisfaction.
also:
in the event that the units stop performing after 180 days then you would be responsible to ship them to us and enclose a check for $8.00 (for shipments inside the USA) as well as proof of purchase from us to cover the return postage, and we will then send you the replacement unit. Please contact us before the units are shipped for an RMA number.
So for those who replaced them before from Lou's and have already started failing again, may want to consider checking this alternative. I would imagine they will honor that warranty. At least, worth giving it a shot.
regards!
Funny. Ordered two through Amazon today. Seller was LiftSupportDepot. $25.90 with free shipping.
Then I saw this thread......guess I got lucky for a change!
Then I saw this thread......guess I got lucky for a change!
These the ones you bought @dnp? http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Cruise...pebp=1434657966926&perid=0NAMRWT3N2A13WZ1F4DN
Looks like the price went up if so.
Looks like the price went up if so.
I installed a pair of Sachs SG329040 today, $25 each on Amazon, USA made, came with ball studs, easy install perfect fit.
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I sell a some as well 100 Series, Set of Brand New Hood Supports/Shocks
Based on recommendations here, I bought a set of these and have been very satisfied: http://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/li...lexus-toyota-hood-lift-support-strut-pm2027w/
Thanks for the suggestions and that Lou is now lift depot. Ordered from them on AMZN
Anyone swapped out their rear liftgate struts?
Saw these on Amazon yesterday. More of the OEM look versus the universal type ends that strut depot uses.
http://www.amazon.com/Diften-117-A1...-5345069026/dp/compatibility-chart/B00ONHBAE6
http://www.amazon.com/Diften-117-A1...-5345069026/dp/compatibility-chart/B00ONHBAE6
I have used the liftsupportsdepot struts on front and back of my 80 and 2 100s. I had one rear on my 80 fail and they replaced it no questions asked over a year later. I recommend them as they have given me good service.
Just purchased a set for the hood and liftgate from liftsupportsdepot. They're offering free shipping today, so it cost a grand total of $63 for new struts front and rear.
I just replaced mind from lift support depot with some from NAPA. They lasted 3 years. The Napa ones are the same part minus the lift support depot sticker.
