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Originally posted by expinch:
Has anyone else here had any problems with their trunk struts getting weak? I have a 2001 GT and my struts are to the point that during the winter they don't hold at all.

Right now they're fine because its hot and the gas inside is expanding, but during the winter I look like a jackass holding the trunk open with one hand just to put something in. Not to mention if I lose my grip I could be severed at the knees and end up trapped in my trunk with no legs.

When I called Toyota they told me that each strut was up wards of $100+. I tried to read the information printed on the strut but there is next to none and when I did a search found nothing on the internet. As if that isn't bad enough, I've been to Autozone and some other places and they don't carry the struts for newer models.

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No matter what you call them-- prop, strut, shock, spring, rod, or gas spring -- they’re GAS CHARGED LIFT SUPPORTS. Gas Charged Lift Supports hold up hatches, trunks, hoods, liftgates, and windows. Over 70% of the vehicles produced in the United States today have Gas Charged Lift Supports.




How to tell if your lift supports need to be replaced

Your lift support is beginning to wear-out when the trunk/hatch is difficult to lift, begins to sag when it’s in an open position, or can’t be held into position without some other propping device. This is very dangerous!

All lift supports eventually have to be replaced because they have a small gas-charge which naturally escapes over time through the lift support seal.

Lift supports generally wear-out in 5-7 years. Extremes in weather (extreme hot or cold) or abnormally excessive opening or closing will shorten the life of your lift support.


There are three different types of Liftgate/Trunk Support Assembly (shocks)...

A) WITHOUT WING (economy/weakest)

B) WITH WING (standard)...
I have these with my Kaminari wing.
For the most part, they work just fine in California's warm climate.
Cold/damp weather seems to give it a bit of troubles staying up though.

C) WITH WING & WITH REAR WIPER (luxury/strongest)...
This is also the set that comes standard when you purchase the Action Package (aka TRD) Wing

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Each "Back Door Stay" (trunk shock) is about $115 (Set of two is about $230)

Before purchasing a new set, check which ones you currently have installed. The part number is listed on the outside of your Liftgate/Trunk Support Assembly (shocks) - Reference it to item 5 on the jobber price sheet below...

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Originally posted by isaac:
The simple/cost-effective solution to the trunk not staying up on its own is a standard utility stick.
Sells for under $10 from any home repair center such as HomeDepot or OSH...

Satoshi's setup


My setup

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I can't see Isaac's setup

Found this for $10

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