Any Tips on Removal and Install of Deck Lid Strut

[CJ]

anything would be appreciated
Thanks
CJ

[drivin topless]

I changed them in about 10 minutes and about half that time was waiting for my wife to come out to the garage and hold up the lid.

You need a very small screwdriver to pry the clip open and they just pop off, and the new ones pop back on. I had to take off both sides because I could not open the lid far enough to put just 1 new one on with the other side still connected.

And I love them!

[Mike in AZ]

Removal:
Slide a very small flat bladed screwdriver under the little steel clip on the end and lift about 1/4" while gently pulling on the strut. The clip wraps around the little ball on the hinge to lock it in place.

Installation:
Push the strut on without lifting the clip. It will click in place immediately.

Caution #1:
It's best to have a second person holding the lid. (obvious, but necessary to say)

Caution #2:
If you are replacing the 375mm OEM struts with the 390mm LST struts, you will need to remove BOTH struts before installing the new ones. Also see "Caution #1"......

Regards,

Mikey

[drivin topless]

There is a lot of help in this post.

Good luck.


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[CJ]

thanks very much guys

[Dicktator]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

Removal:
Slide a very small flat bladed screwdriver under the little steel clip on the end and lift about 1/4" while gently pulling on the strut. The clip wraps around the little ball on the hinge to lock it in place.

Installation:
Push the strut on without lifting the clip. It will click in place immediately.

Caution #1:
It's best to have a second person holding the lid. (obvious, but necessary to say)

Caution #2:
If you are replacing the 375mm OEM struts with the 390mm LST struts, you will need to remove BOTH struts before installing the new ones. Also see "Caution #1"......

Regards,

Mikey

What he said!!

10 minutes at best.

Dicktator

[MnMsToy]

First time I installed a set without any help 30 minutes. But, the second time was 10 minutes at most. While under warranty the dealer did a set in the drive thru while I held the lid in less than 5 minutes. Brand new set did not work any better than the old. I then removed the brand new OEM set and replaced them with LST strut.

[SSR Fan]

OK...help me out

What is the "LST" strut and how does it compare to the OEM strut ??

I'm not satisfied with the deck lift I have now.

Thanks
Jim

[Flying Dog]

Originally Posted by SSR Fan

OK...help me out

What is the "LST" strut and how does it compare to the OEM strut ??

I'm not satisfied with the deck lift I have now.

Thanks
Jim

The LST strut is stronger and lifts higher & quicker. Get them from Mike in AZ.

Here is a link to his site.

Simple Engineering

[yellow bear]

you can use the screwdriver for the first clip. once you have the strut loose, you can just twist the other end off. (kinda like a chicken wing) the clip will stay put, and this method is LST approved....

[CJ]

used a clothes hangar bar to prop top up
too me 9 min exactly from time i opened back end

thanks all for your help