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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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problem, i have a 05 tc and the braces in the back are not supporting the trunk...trunks real heavy and dangerous if i even let it go 6in from the hinge. where can i get these braces so i wont have to workout every time i want to open my trunk....please help....
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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i think your hatch struts are blown. go to a toyota dealer they should be able to sell them to you. or check trdsparks.com or mcgeorgeparts.com
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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^^^ x2 your struts are blown most likely
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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thank you.....their not hard to install right??? ill check the sites yall recomended thnx!!!
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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take off your big fkin ricer spoiler!
lol. jk man.
^what they said.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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or get a CF trunk!!
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chicotunner07
or get a CF trunk!!
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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get the upgraded shocks (the ones for the ped. spoiler) your trunk will rise super fast!
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
get the upgraded shocks (the ones for the ped. spoiler) your trunk will rise super fast!
Mine are on their way out, where can i get these upgraded ones?
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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You just don't want to get the CF trunk AND the upgraded struts, otherwise, your hatch will fly up really fast everytime you open it... someone I know found this out the hard way.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1070
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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i just had to replace them on my 05 tc, my struts were blown
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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or these ones are stock

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...12&catalogid=2
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by no-tec
Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
get the upgraded shocks (the ones for the ped. spoiler) your trunk will rise super fast!
Mine are on their way out, where can i get these upgraded ones?
I got mines from my good friend Squall. :D
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tC_Normo
OMG!!! freakin over $100 a piece for each shock...what the hell is that all about!!!
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tc4joe
Originally Posted by tC_Normo
OMG!!! freakin over $100 a piece for each shock...what the hell is that all about!!!
it retails at more then that price at the toyota dealership. that price they're quoting is probably net price+tax (i know its ridiculous!) i got quoted 99/each at a dealership for the autogroup i work for. but thats because i get employee discount just be glad you dont have to replace a stock Lexus HID bulb. those bulbs retail $300 each. for 1 bulb!
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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whats so special about lexus bulbs?
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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Lexus anything is gonna be expensive. My mom hit something with her side view mirror once and it was $1500 to replace...
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