Redline released their Quicklift Plus Hood Struts for the LC250 last Friday. Mine arrived today and install could not have been easier. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I took my time doing the job, but you could easily do this in about two minutes flat if you are more the type to just get things done. The struts lift the hood almost immediately upon opening. If you're going to do struts, seems like these should be at the top of the list!
Install Steps -
1. Enlarge two holes in the bonnet with the step bit included in the kit. I'd recommend covering the engine bay with a tarp to keep the metal shavings out of the engine bay and off of the paint. Take your time drilling and apply just enough pressure to help keep the drill bit perpendicular to the hood. I would pulse the drill a little bit at a time to make sure that the step bit didn't grab and jump several steps.
2. Redline suggests using some automotive touch up paint to coat the metal exposed by drilling. I had some clear coat spray, so I masked the area and sprayed the clear coat.
3. Install the blind nut assemblies in the freshly drilled holes.
4. Mount the left and right fender brackets as indicated in the directions (right side shown below).
5. Install struts. Enjoy never having to use the f*@&ing prop rod again. Thanks for nothing, Toyota!
Here's a movie that shows how the struts actually lift up the hood on their own once you get it started. Bonus points if you can name the song and artist playing in the background of the video.
Install Steps -
1. Enlarge two holes in the bonnet with the step bit included in the kit. I'd recommend covering the engine bay with a tarp to keep the metal shavings out of the engine bay and off of the paint. Take your time drilling and apply just enough pressure to help keep the drill bit perpendicular to the hood. I would pulse the drill a little bit at a time to make sure that the step bit didn't grab and jump several steps.
2. Redline suggests using some automotive touch up paint to coat the metal exposed by drilling. I had some clear coat spray, so I masked the area and sprayed the clear coat.
3. Install the blind nut assemblies in the freshly drilled holes.
4. Mount the left and right fender brackets as indicated in the directions (right side shown below).
5. Install struts. Enjoy never having to use the f*@&ing prop rod again. Thanks for nothing, Toyota!
Here's a movie that shows how the struts actually lift up the hood on their own once you get it started. Bonus points if you can name the song and artist playing in the background of the video.
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