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BMW E38 7 Series Trunk Shock Strut (1995-2001) 51248171480
Keeps your BMW’s trunk propped in position
Have you ever had a trunk lid fall on your head? If you have been so fortunate to not experience this we can assure you, it hurts. BMW uses gas pressure struts to keep hoods and trunks open for the most part. However, this little part is often unappreciated until it won’t support the weight of the hood anymore. Don’t play games with your safety, replace worn hood supports with these genuine replacements from BMW.
Please note that E38’s without automatic trunk lid mechanism (S316A) require 2 hood lift supports which should be replaced in pairs, while E38’s with automatic trunk lid mechanism (S316A) require 1 hood lift support.
Trunk Lid Lift Support
The trunk lid lift support, also sometimes called a trunk strut or trunk shock, is a gas-charged cylinder that helps support and lift the trunk lid of a vehicle. Some trunk lift supports are also electric or hydraulic depending on the vehicle’s equipment. The trunk lift support assists the opening of the trunk or hatch, making it easier to open and sometimes opening it automatically. When you open the trunk, the lifting rod extends to push the lid open, ensuring it stays in place. Trunk lid supports remove the need to hold the trunk while loading and unloading and prevent it from slamming shut accidentally. Most European vehicles have a pair of supports, but occasionally there is just one. They are usually held onto the body and the trunk via posts and retaining clips, making them an easy DIY for most vehicle owners.
As a vehicle ages and the trunk support goes through hundreds of actuations, trunk lid lift supports will wear out and fail primarily due to the internal seal on the extending rod failing and losing pressure. When that happens, the trunk lid will feel heavier to open and slam shut unexpectedly. When replacing trunk lid supports that use a flat clip and post-mounting design, we recommend wearing some type of mechanic gloves since the retaining clips can be somewhat sharp and move unexpectedly when applying leverage with a screwdriver.
This is one brand new and authentic BMW trunk shock, specifically designed for the 1995-2001 BMW 7 series, which is known as the E38 chassis. This trunk shock/strut is for all 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 model 740i, 740iL and 750iL (both long and short wheel base models, all years.)
If your E38’s trunk is hard to lift and open, SLAMS down with way too much force, or simply refuses to stay UP when you open it, it’s time for new trunk shocks. This replacement trunk shock is the same part you’d find at the dealer, but for much less cost and no trip to the dealership. It’s gas-pressurized and calibrated for the proper amount of resistance to fix your E38 trunk and make it open and close like it was when new.
E38 trunk shocks are sold individually, so be sure to buy two if you are replacing both. We recommend replacing both to do the job right.
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