[tpscruiser]

Yep, time for new gas struts. Dealer, Pep Boys, Auto Zone, should be able to get them for you if not in stock. I got 5 years out of the ones on the 2003 and 6 years out of the 2002 struts. BTW- I wouldn't bother with the salvage yard ones, you don't know how old they are and you could be back in the same boat as you are now in a couple of months.