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Bumping this zombie thread. When I got my LX 470 a few years ago the hood struts needed to be replaced (2018) . I ordered the StrongArm 4361's since they seemed like a good value proposition.Yet after installing them, I always felt like they were weak and too short. I kept them anyway. Fast forward to today, and I can barely keep the hood up on flat ground. Overall, disappointed in the StrongArms, I will not buy those again.
The original Toyota ones are $100 a piece, which is hilarious. My cheap Amazon "A-Premium" brand rear hatch struts are still great after the same amount of time.
How are all of your hood struts holding up? I have to order something pretty soon or I won't be able to work on my car without a 2x4.
The original Toyota ones are $100 a piece, which is hilarious. My cheap Amazon "A-Premium" brand rear hatch struts are still great after the same amount of time.
How are all of your hood struts holding up? I have to order something pretty soon or I won't be able to work on my car without a 2x4.
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I don't have any particular for the hood strut replacement but I've bought some hydraulic stuff for other applications from a brand call Suspa. I believe I selected length and weight ratings and they've held up good but I know that hood is so damn heavy . Let us know if you find any other alternatives
I purchased strongarm in Jan 2018.
after 5 years they are failing. what are others seeing?
after 5 years they are failing. what are others seeing?
I forgot about the BOXI brand hood struts I put on my former Volvo a few years back; those were actually quite good. Looks like that brand is still around. I rolled the dice on a pair for the LX 470, $23 shipped on Amazon. I guess we'll see if my recollection is still valid or not. For 9x less cost than OEM on a non-mechanical part, I'm willing to take the chance. I'll update this thread when I get them installed.
I've had mine installed for 2.5 years now. Still working fine. And I pop my hood all the time due to OCD.
