Lift Supports Depot Rear Hatch / Trunk Support Struts (Scion tC2 / tC2.5)

🛒 Product link(s) at bottom of video description.
► 00:59 - Removing Old Supports
► 01:26 - Installing New Supports
► 02:00 - Test Results
The factory rear hatch support struts were starting to fail after almost 8 years, so I swap them out with a new set from Lift Support Depot. I was orirginally going to do a video about the A-Premium struts, but not only were they shorter than factory, they also didn't perform as well.
🛒 Supports (Without Spoiler or Wiper): amzn.to/3SilHf4
🛒 Supports (With Spoiler or Wiper): amzn.to/3Srio6i
🛒 Stanley 201-Piece Tool Set: amzn.to/2Y3eLpZ
🛒 Roll-Up Tool Bag: amzn.to/2CH7ogP
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[@FakeItalianoII]

Excellent, Derrick !! I'll soon be needing to replace the struts on my tC and your video was/is very useful !!

[@samuelpettington2241]

I needed this video haha! Mine just died and wont stay open. Amazing timing :)

[@VampyreX13]

I was trying to find the right balance of price versus quality, and this fit the bill.

[@trashquant]

Nice. Mine needs to be replaced too. This video came just in time!

[@NightRaven1080p]

Just bought mine. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@RobbieSuede13]

I really need to change mine, every time I get groceries and when I open the trunk I forget it doesn't open all the way so I always hit my head lol Thanx for the info this will help me.

[@rmat9023]

I have a pedestal spoiler, that weighs 12 pounds, I got an aftermarket from this company, but it was too STRONG, it violently launched my lift gate and spoiler up, so I just had to use the original. I need stronger than oem , but not tremendously strong. for a 2015 tC

[@VampyreX13]

That's weird. I wonder if the wrong ones got sent to you because my spoiler isn't that heavy (all plastic), and mine opens just like factory.

[@rmat9023]

@@VampyreX13 well i mean the part number they sent/vs advertised matched, and they where the proper length, but it just launched my tail gate up and it would go so vigorously and violently shake upon hitting its limit, so hmm.

[@VampyreX13]

@@rmat9023 that's weird. Most of the time, users complain that the after market struts are too weak. I've actually talked to several owners that use the Lift Support Depot struts and they had zero issues as well. I recommend reaching out to the seller about the problem you have. I found their direct contact info at www.liftsupportsdepot.com/contact-us/.

[@synoviix]

quick question! its a little off topic but i think u are a good person to ask. i have a 2012 tc, completely stock, but am planning to get a borla axle-back and an intake in the very near future. but i have been very interested in getting some sort of crackle/pop tune. i did a lot of looking into your video on it, but it seems that the forum and tuner is no longer available or something. any updates you can give me? any links or any sort of pointing in the right direction? appreciate it!!!

[@VampyreX13]

I'm actually about to go to bed, but if you look up the VF Tuner, it still exists. I also have pictures of the maps that I originally posted to forum in my crackle tune video description. Unless you're running a catless header and mid pipe, I don't recommend a crackle tune as you'll destroy the catalytic converters.

[@camkarting13]

Question for you Derrick, is there any fixes for the play in my shift stick for my 2016? I’ve put on a short shifter from mwr, and Polly bushings. It closed up most of the play but as I’ve put more miles down I’ve noticed it getting slightly more again. Is there something I can do to the shift tower?

[@VampyreX13]

Sorry, I'm just seeing this now. If you aleady did the two bushings for the cables on the top of the transmission and the short shifter, you may want to check the bracket extender and make sure it's secure. If that looks good, take off the center console and trace the cables to see if there is any issues there.

[@zev4036]

Nice! Not sure if you heard, but VFTuner released a tune pack for the tC2, curious on your thoughts on this, given their reputation from the OVtune days. they claim 27whp from a fbo 91 setup, which seems like a strong claim. Nevertheless I'd love to hear how you think their tune stacks up to something line SNP_reflash's solution.

[@VampyreX13]

I just recently found out about their tune packs. I'll have to look into it, but I don't have the money to afford buying it just to test out. I'm still pretty happy with my SNP Reflash ECU, though.

[@trashquant]

Mine is a 16TC, has rear wiper but no any wings, should I go get the with spoiler version?

[@VampyreX13]

Get the spoiler version.

[@trashquant]

@@VampyreX13 Replaced mine today. Loving it

[@Eric-lu7gy]

2013 tc with just the stock spoiler, should i get the stronger struts?

[@VampyreX13]

Yes, get the stronger struts.

[@loi2531]

How these compare with the OEM?

[@VampyreX13]

It's hard to compare since my old ones were dying, but I think they work just as well. It was freezing temps last night, and the hatch still opened up easily. These also come with a limited 5-year warranty.