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Old 01-07-2009, 04:54 AM
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Default 1st Gen xB Needs New Liftgate Struts

The liftgate struts are starting to get on in life. Does anyone know the best / cheapest place to get new struts? Thanks!
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Old 01-07-2009, 01:22 PM
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you can get them from the steelership but im sure they are pricy.
i think there are a few aftermarket compainies that make them too, just make sure you got them from someone that sells good stuff. belive me, you don't want to put struts on there that are for the wrong application.
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Old 01-08-2009, 03:42 PM
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they shouldn't be that expensive at Toyota. ill trust a Toyota part over a aftermarket part any day. mine are still good after almost 5 years of operation.

doesn't hurt to call your dealer and ask questions.
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Another option is finding an xB in a junkyard.
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I found this price online.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

That is a ton of money.
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crap! ill call Toyota in the morning and post it here
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