Replacing Hood Struts: 1993 Lexus SC300

This video covers replacing struts on a 1993 Lexus SC300 but the process is basically the same for most automobiles.
With the struts beginning to leak fluid and failing keep the hood open, it was indicated that it was time for replacement. The old struts were found to be the original ones from 1993 (...yes, that's over 20 years old!). It's really amazing that they have lasted this long.
Tools required:
- an appropriately sized stick or wood to safely prop up the hood
or a pair of locking pliers.
-a small adjustable crescent wrench or a combination wrench set.
-two new replacement hood struts.
-torque wrench if you’re picky.
The struts installed in this video are Monroe Max-Lift® Gas Charged Lift Supports #901743
Lexus Torque Specs:
End-ball Joint Bolts = 16 ft-lbf
Sources:
Torque Specs Information shown in the video were taken from an Official Toyota Factory Service Manual /Technical Information System: Toyota; techinfo.toyota.com

[@koomo801]

Thanks! I just removed the originals from a '92 SC400 and, except for having to cut off one of the old struts with a handsaw because the bolt was nearly stripped, easy! No more PVC pipe support. Now, on to the trunk struts...

[@sootikins]

Useful information - thank you!

[@jordanlewis34]

Just replaced my LX470 hood supports, thanks for the help. It took all of 5 minutes, a little longer than your video.
Thanks again

[@strumpeteer]

+Jordan Lewis I'm glad it helped out. Thanks for watching.

[@dreadstep1948]

Awesome video bro. Thumbs up. I'm waiting for my trunk struts to arrive from Australia at the moment.

[@strumpeteer]

Ricky Slavich Glad the video shed some light. Thanks for the kind words.

[@JOSETV1]

Very cool video,
Can you do a video for the trunk?

[@strumpeteer]

JOSETV1 Thanks! I eventually will end up making one soon since my trunk struts are shot.

[@SickoRed72]

Hi, I also have a 93 SC300. What size ball end bolts will I need to get?

[@strumpeteer]

When you buy brand new struts, it supposed to be supplied with it's own ball end bolts. The struts installed in this video come with them. (Monroe Max-Lift® Gas Charged Lift Supports #901743
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