LST Lift Struts coming to the Beach Cruise

[Flassh]

Just confirmed with Stephen that he will be coming to Penticton with his lift strut goodies.

For those of you not familiar with his product, Stephen supplies lift struts in black or stainless to replace the existing factory hood and rear deck lift struts. For those of you complaining that they can't get a finger under the rear lid to lift it open, taking a few minutes to replace the stock struts with LST struts will allow you to launch a small child into orbit - OK maybe a small cat.

Stephen also has a great kit to replace the stock prop rod on 03/04 SSRs with a pair of gas struts similar to the 05/06 SSRs. No more bent prop rods or risk of the hood coming down when it shouldn't.

Here's a link to the info about LST going to Maggie Valley. Check out the comments to get a feel for how good his product is.

LST Lift Struts at Maggie Valley Rally 2008:



Stephen forwarded his pricing for Maggie Valley to give you an idea on costs.

Price and Availabilty:
Quotes in $USD.

2003-2004 SSR

Hood – Polished Stainless Steel Supports and Stainless Retrofit Kit $325.00

Hood – Black Powder Coated Mild Steel Hardware Kit
with Black Hood Supports & Chrome Shafts $185.00

2005-2006 Hood Supports:

Polished Stainless Steel. $210.00 Pair

Black $120.00Pair

2003-2006 Deck Lid.

Deck Lid, Polished Stainless $185.00

Deck Lid Black $120.00

We also have the Polished Stainless and Black Supports for the New Style Deck Lid Hinges. Priced as above.

We can modify the pressure in the Supports to accomodate any style of added Spoiler.



Please use this thread, or PMs to communicate with Stephen with your requirements so he can come to Penticton armed with enough product for all who are interested in improving their SSR. He will likely arrive Friday. Friday morning, Friday evening and most of Saturday should be available to Stephen if he wants to set up a tech session for installs. Sounds like he has 30 plus installs to do at Maggie Valley.


For all my SSR friends coming to Penticton, this information is on a need to know basis, and Iris does not need to know!!!!!!! The Tickleberry stop last year allowed her to find out more than she needed to know about the not so stock items on my SSR, and we don't need to add the LST stainless struts front and back to her list.

My additions seem to have added to the cost of the new house.

[tickledpink]

with special matching SSR DUCT Tape supplied by tickledpink !!!!!

I am really laughing a LOT !!! Being single does have it's merits for MOST things!!!

Now, sell a bunch of pins at Penticton for me, so I can buy some struts !!!

xxxooo
Sue

[Mike in AZ]

I've been a stocking dealer for LST (Steve) for a year now and will be bringing my tools for helping with the installs. Especially useful will be the pneumatic ( yeah baby ) rivet tool for pulling in the 3/16" stainless bracket rivets on the hood. I'll also bring the portable air supply for it.

Steve, if you need me to bring any extra struts, just call.

Mike

[tickledpink]

and that you and Steve are the SSR STRUT MEN!! Does that have anything to do with the Speed-O contest??

My biggest concern is, Where will Debbie's Luggage go if your truck is filled with tools???

Sue

[Reddy 1]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for coming over on Sunday to install my Struts.
I will enjoy them for years to come.
Pst....The rum moment was nice to!

Ed G.

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

I've been a stocking dealer for LST (Steve) for a year now and will be bringing my tools for helping with the installs. Especially useful will be the pneumatic ( yeah baby ) rivet tool for pulling in the 3/16" stainless bracket rivets on the hood. I'll also bring the portable air supply for it.

Steve, if you need me to bring any extra struts, just call.

Mike

Mike,

Much easier for Steve to bring the struts - you've got to deal with Customs twice, and much better not to be bringing anything you "intend" to sell - raises eyebrows at the border.

You can easily explain the compressor and equipment by telling them you don't have a spare and like to carry tools.

Unless - you have a spare?

[Mike in AZ]

Originally Posted by tickledpink

My biggest concern is, Where will Debbie's Luggage go if your truck is filled with tools???

Sue

I will NEVER cause that to happen.

I'll just back over it ( previous experience ) to flatten it...... I'm sure it will fit then. Ask Debbie when you see her. She won't let me forget it

Mikey

[Ole' Yeller]

If polished struts get you excited...just wait till you see Hal do his pink thong STRUT...not to be missed!

BTW..anyone gone speedo shopping yet?

[tickledpink]

that one of our men will be strutting in a Leopard Print thong this year at Penticton !!!

[Flassh]

Don't forget about Stephen bringing lift struts to Penticton - installs are quick and easy, and they work really well.

PM Stephen (Support Tech) if you need struts installed so he can be sure to bring the necessary product.

For those with 03/04 SSRs, his lift strut kit to replace the prop rod is excellent.

[Support Tech]

[QUOTE=Flassh;433632]Just confirmed with Stephen that he will be coming to Penticton with his lift strut goodies.

For those of you not familiar with his product, Stephen supplies lift struts in black or stainless to replace the existing factory hood and rear deck lift struts. For those of you complaining that they can't get a finger under the rear lid to lift it open, taking a few minutes to replace the stock struts with LST struts will allow you to launch a small child into orbit - OK maybe a small cat.

Stephen also has a great kit to replace the stock prop rod on 03/04 SSRs with a pair of gas struts similar to the 05/06 SSRs. No more bent prop rods or risk of the hood coming down when it shouldn't.

Here's a link to the info about LST going to Maggie Valley. Check out the comments to get a feel for how good his product is.

LST Lift Struts at Maggie Valley Rally 2008:



Stephen forwarded his pricing for Maggie Valley to give you an idea on costs.

Price and Availabilty:
Quotes in $USD.

2003-2004 SSR

Hood – Polished Stainless Steel Supports and Stainless Retrofit Kit $325.00

Hood – Black Powder Coated Mild Steel Hardware Kit
with Black Hood Supports & Chrome Shafts $185.00

2005-2006 Hood Supports:

Polished Stainless Steel. $210.00 Pair

Black $120.00Pair

2003-2006 Deck Lid.

Deck Lid, Polished Stainless $185.00

Deck Lid Black $120.00

We also have the Polished Stainless and Black Supports for the New Style Deck Lid Hinges. Priced as above.

We can modify the pressure in the Supports to accomodate any style of added Spoiler.



Please use this thread, or PMs to communicate with Stephen with your requirements so he can come to Penticton armed with enough product for all who are interested in improving their SSR. He will likely arrive Friday. Friday morning, Friday evening and most of Saturday should be available to Stephen if he wants to set up a tech session for installs. Sounds like he has 70 plus installs to do at Maggie Valley.



Please send me a PM if you are interested in any of the above products. This will allow me to bring the correct stock quantity to Penticton.

[Flassh]

For all 03 and 04 owners.

Stephen's hood lift struts are a dramatic improvement over the hood prop rod, and are a pretty easy retrofit.

His rear lid lift struts work much better than the stock struts.

For the bling lovers - they are available in polished stainless steel.

I've got both sets of polished stainless on the silver on black 06, and they are great.

It's important for Stephen to know what to bring to Penticton so that he can supply your needs.

Time is short - please post a note here. Stephen did 70 plus installs at Maggie Valley. We have some catching up to do.

[Aced17]

I'd like to replace my rear struts and install the hood strut lifts. How would I order these parts? Is there a trick or special tools needed for the install of the hood struts?
Thanks, Joe

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by Aced17

I'd like to replace my rear struts and install the hood strut lifts. How would I order these parts? Is there a trick or special tools needed for the install of the hood struts?
Thanks, Joe

You can contact Stephen by PM to Support Tech. Just click on that name a couple posts above yours.

He will steer you through the install. I'm guessing the tricky part is drilling the holes into the hood support frame to attach the upper mounting brackets.

The rear lid ones are an easy replacement.