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Hatchback liftgate struts broken

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Kcbeachy, Nov 21, 2008.

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  1. Mylar

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    I bought a set of OEMs from Metro Toyota. With shipping and sales tax the total came to $217.47. There are some items that I will buy that aren't OEM, but for the most part I will pay the premium price for a better quality product.

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    I just replaced mine with $32 replacements from NAPA. FWIW you need 90 lb. lifters. 75 will work, but feel a little soft and saggy.
     
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    $62.45 shipped from rockauto.com for SACHS SG329019 qty 2. Pepboys were about 100 for the pair.
     
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    I just replaced my 2005 liftgate struts with these ( 2 Pieces (SET) Tuff Support Rear Hach Trunk Lift Supports 2004 To 2009 Toyota Prius) which I purchased on Amazon.

    After replacement the liftgate opens easily with only the slightest upward force after pressing on the black plastic switch; with the old struts it needed considerable force to start opening. So much in fact that I now need to fix my "garnish" as it broke completely off the car!

    Hope this helps someone!
     
    #24 rbdigital, Nov 12, 2017
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    Replaced mine from eBay boxx I think was the name about a year or so ago. Still going strong.
     
    #25 bobodaclown, Nov 12, 2017
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