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View Poll Results: Which aftermarket trunk strut would you prefer? | |||
Clone of OEM for about half OEM price | 24 | 72.73% | |
High pressure upgrade that nearly springs open trunk for OEM price | 9 | 27.27% | |
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll |
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Aftermarket trunk strut preference
Okay, this is by no means a promise of anything. It is also not a debate of what is possible and what is not possible.
We all know that the SVX trunk struts are fairly expensive to buy from Subaru, and beyond that will also be running out at some point. We also have yet to really see an off the shelf replacement for them, even in mod-it-yourself form, as we do with the hood struts. (I believe the closest someone has come is something that works, but won't allow the trunk to open the full 90+ degrees) Assuming it was possible, which would you prefer: A clone of the OEM Subaru struts with the same performance (albeit freshly manufactured) for half the price of OEM ($50?). or... An "upgraded" version with much higher force and spring loads to lift the trunk up upon releasing the latch (or getting a lot closer to that, some assistance might still be needed the first few inches) for about OEM price ($100 or more?). Keep in mind either of these options would probably also involve some do it yourself mod work to re-use the mounting brackets, similar to the hood struts. But again, assuming Subaru's price is too expensive, or they run out, which of these 2 options would you go for? Vote in the poll, and also feel free to comment if you have a strong opinion for your choice.
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
PM me to talk tech about the method I used. I don't want to clutter this thread.
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
If they just work how the stock ones do on my Laguna, I would be happy. I personally don't want one that pops open immediately. The stock ones take little effort to open and you can just let them go after about 45 degrees and it closes nicely.
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
I would like one like the OEM for about $25.00 (half price of what you mentioned).
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
Cut one in half , two @ $25 each
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
As I recall, trunk struts from Subaru are about $80 each.
Something a tad more stout wouldn't hurt, but I'd wonder about the long-term stress on the trunk lid mounting points if the struts were crazy-stiff. My new ones hold the lid (with spoiler) stationary at about 45 degrees. dcb |
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
According to Subaruparts.com, they are a little less than $50.00 each.
57521PA000...Stay Trunk RH...$64.97...$49.50 57521PA010...Stay Trunk LH...$64.97...$49.51 .
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
Stiffer struts... they will increase the stress in the trunk and will make it harder to close. Also if you release the trunk, the struts will open it agressively close to the 90 degrees zone.
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
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For example for the Nissan 350z, there are around 4 strut stages for the trunk. Stage 1 = OEM but with spring inside which makes the strut more durable. Stage 2 = A bit stiffer than OEM, like 1.5x... Stage 3 = Twice as stiff as OEM, for those who want a spoiler on the trunk (And Troy it turned out that I have these on and not Stage 2). NOT RECOMMENDED since they are really stiff for a wingless trunk. Stage 4 = 3x as stiff as OEM, you need a weight on the trunk with these or else your lock with get ruined with time. NOW, For the SVX and since the trunk is heavy and most of them have wings, IMHO I think we need something like Stage 2 with spring inside. It will not ruin the lock...
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
The struts from Subaru could not be better than they are already.
Most of us don't just stand around opening and closing the trunk all day... Keith |
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
Besides, the trunk isn't heavy, it just seems that way..
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
... and the svx is a light car...
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Re: Aftermarket trunk strut preference
honestly my opinion is this, lighter trunk or stronger struts end of story.... if you've ever had your struts go bad on you, then you know that trunk is in no way shape or form light.
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