2010 Lexus RX 350 Hood Struts Fix | How to replace hood shocks 

Incredibly helpful video! I can't thank you enough. I finished the job alone in under 5 minutes. Pro-tip to those doing it alone like I was - I'm not sure about all struts, but for the one in the description box, one strut is strong enough to keep the hood open. When you open the hood, use your head to hold it up while doing one side.

Your videos are awesome! Just changed mine and was just as easy as you showed us! Took me only 5 mins. Grateful for your share! Saved me quite some money!

Wow. That's way easier than I thought it would be. Really nice walk through. Thanks for doing this!

Just finished with both the hood and the cargo lift gate. You might say I've been a bit tardy in getting to these projects. :-} HOOD: I removed a side shroud in order to get to the base of the strut. My recommendation is to flush messing with the "C" clip and removing the shroud. Just carefully use a large screwdriver, twist, and pop the base loose. Easy to do. Also easy to install new ones.....just line up the ends and give them a rap. They'll seat easily. Trying to get the "C" clip back into place can be a hassle if it gets completely removed....learned the hard way. Everything now works like a champ!

Instead of using a long screwdriver to pry off the struts, use a small screwdriver to pop off the "C" clip around the top and bottom connectors. It makes the removable process even easier. Then for the installation of the new ones, just pop the new ones on the top and bottom ball joints on the car (being careful to notice before you remove the old ones, which end of the struct goes on the hood and which goes on the car body!! Believe me - you'll be glad you noticed this before the install - as you get pissed when you have to pry them off and start again!!!!!)

Dude, you just saved me over $300 over what the dealership wanted to charge us for that job! I owe you bigly!

After watching your video, I was able to replace mine easily and quickly. Many thanks.

Many thanks! The rear shocks replacement are just as easy. Also thanks for the link!

thanks. ill give it a try!

Thank you for the wonderful video, Carolina Cowboys! It was very helpful in teaching how to fix my own car...even made my own video of the process too! Thanks again! 😄

Spot on! Replace hood and lift gate in 15 minutes. All good.

Just got a quote at the dealership to replace these 2 struts for $450 - I will do it myself!!!

Great DIY, including the sound of angels at the end! Thank you.

Thanks for the video! I guess quarantine is a good excuse to finally get around to doing this haha

Thank you. Such a simple fixed. Mine has stopped working and bought the rods and will be replacing them on.

What a great video, so simple. I just got quoted $400 do do this. Crazy! Thanks, I feel a little diy coming my way soon.

great video! i wonder what your air filter looks like.

Thank you so much for the video. Saved me a bunch of time.

Thank you very much. I was able to do it thanks to your video. Much appreciated.

Whoa! Thanks man I have to replace mine too. Laughed at the screwdriver part HA HA! 👍👍👍

Cool. Just picked up a used ‘10 RX350 which had them blown.... seems to be pretty common with those Not sure it was mentioned before, but to remove the upper ball joint, the easy way is to just remove the spring clip from the old one; no prying needed to remove it. 5 min job and $20-$25 from Amazon and back in biz!!! P.S., the stock stereo is pretty damn good!!!

Thanks from Chicago!

Easier than I thought. Thank you for sharing.

This was super helpful! So easy!

THANKS BUD ...I LIKE YOUR VIDEO...AND SOUND OF ANGELS AT THE END...MAKE ME LAUGH..HAHAHAHAHA...

Thumb Up, good demonstration!

Thank you, saved me some money.

Thanks for the great video!

Thx you video was spot on.

I wonder will that work for the tailgate bags well Great Job CC !!!!

Dealer wants $420 to do this. Less 30 dollars for the parts, they are charging the 5 minutes of labor at $390 X 12 = $4680/hour! Great work if you can find it.

Using a pair of "Vice Grips" on the opposite strut, will keep the hood open safer and easier than a stick.

I have an RX 2011 and the stupid hood struts failed like 2 years ago. Lexus quality my a$$. What a rip off! I was about to call and complain but i guess i was not alone. :-) Anyway, i found out a Chinese made pair is like $15. Might last as long as well because i open the hood like 2 times a year lol. Thanks for the video and instructions.

Would a local respected mechanic charge as much as the dealership?

Perfect! Thank you.

Good Job!

Thank you

lol......love the video

Thanks!

Thank you!

Tip: an awl can be worked down under the edge of the C clamp far enough to loosen it. Having done that, I twisted the strut by hand to loosen it from the ball. My luck gravitates toward bending or breaking fittings if I just tried prying with a lever. Thanks for the video.

Thank you so much for posting this hood struts fix. I am a 65 yo female, and with the help of my husband and a broom to hold up the hood while making the fix, I was able to remove old ones (after prying clamps off on each end first making it easier to remove the old ones) and replacing with new $20 struts that I bought on Amazon via your link for the struts. Lexus wanted a little over $400 for this 10 minute replacement (which would have probably taken Lexus 3 minutes), and my cost was all of $20. I love youtube and the people that post videos like this! Thanks!!!!!

Thnx

Please check the struts directions.

Wow! Easier than I thought. But shame on Lexus for such shoddy parts.

Great way to scratch the paint.

Clean that engine please it's a Lexus I drive a Bentley these are nice automobiles.

Poor engine bay. She needs a nice cleaning.

great great video thanks. saved me a bunch of $$ with a diy in like 10 minutes. what also really helped me was adding a lil wd 40 to each piece to make the removal that much easier!!

Great Video Bud, thanks!

Thank you