Finally some 96-98 TL hood struts available on E-bay. Couldn't find any last year, but it looks like some came on the market last fall. Ordered last Monday, got the Wed (FedEX) (I'm about 150 mi away). Put them on today in 15-20 miinutes, appear to work great.

Just passing on info....about $55 incl ship/taxes. My originals on my 97 have been bad for about a year...the ones on my 96 TL are still good...

Don't post often but appreciate all the DIY info you all have posted...

link if anyone is interested...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Hoo...Q5fAccessories