A-Premium Front Hood Lift Supports Struts Shocks Compatible with Select Lexus Models - IS F 2008-2013, IS250 IS300 2005-2013, IS350 2006-2013 - Replace# 534400W101(2PC Set)

Just installed, worked well. Turns out I only needed 1, because my other 1 was perfectly fine. Either way, it worked well.

These are a Chinese made product, naturally, but for the price, they work perfect. They look basically identical to the OEM Japanese version, except that they are not finished quite as nice paint wise, but are identical in every other way. Take a very small flathead screwdriver and pry at the CENTER of the metal clip that surrounds the ball joint on each end of your existing struts on the hood. It takes a little bit of working, but you'll get it in less than a minute. The sides of the metal clip basically just "unlatch" on one or both sides of the ball connection. Keep working it until the ball joint on the strut releases and can be pulled straight out away from the ball on the hood connection bracket on the car. Take the new strut and just simply press it on. No need to mess with the metal clip and try and pry it off. I thought you would have to, but then just decided to press it on and it snaps right in place. They work and sound just like the OEM stock gas struts (when they were new) on the vehicle. These are worth every penny. They are simple to install and just work and save you a lot of money. My biggest complaint, I waited years to finally find something to replace the OEM struts. It's so nice not having to find a stick or something to prop the hood up now.

I didn't get time to use it as the car got replaced after an engine failure.

Good value. The whole replacement process took around 10 minutes (9 minutes for removing the old one) and 2 persons. The job could be done alone but it was a lot easier and safer if you have someone hold the hood open and adjust the height for you.

Easy to fix and much better in strength compared to original ones