Tired of cheap trunk lift supports/shocks

bmwsinceday1 · 07-13-2024, 12:53 PM

People,

Bought a pair of "BOXI" supports, and it seems like they dont support nothing. It is a struggle to lift/open the trunk. One has to use much force up top about 1/2 way, then the support mechanisms start doing some "lifting". Is this normal, or am I just expecting too much from these supports? Did I but cheap junk?

If so, can you advise of a good brand?

Thanks, people.

mattanderson · 07-13-2024, 02:43 PM

The Stabilus I'm using have exceeded my expectations. They are more powerful than what you describe. It's now closing the trunk that is the challenge.

bmwsinceday1 · 07-13-2024, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mattanderson

The Stabilus I'm using have exceeded my expectations. They are more powerful than what you describe. It's now closing the trunk that is the challenge.

Lol. iTS EITHER TOO WEAK OR TOO STRONG! tHANKS, mAT.

wHERE did you buy them? Guess I could check Amazon(?).

Suvorovo · 07-16-2024, 09:36 AM

I've had stabilus for 3 years now. First thing I bought for the car and continues to work quite well. Yes, closing the trunk is not for the faint of heart. Hood ones are nice as well.

mattanderson · 07-17-2024, 11:57 AM

I got mine from FCP Euro.

wrevilo · 07-23-2024, 05:48 AM

I recently changed to Stabilus boot struts from some cheap eBay ones. Big improvement, much smoother and a bit stronger.

whyzee125 · 08-09-2024, 09:24 AM

Stop buying aliexpress rebranded crap on Amazon. Buy OEM from tischer or FCP and they’ll work for another 15 years.

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bmwsinceday1 Private 1 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	Tired of cheap trunk lift supports/shocks People, Bought a pair of "BOXI" supports, and it seems like they dont support nothing. It is a struggle to lift/open the trunk. One has to use much force up top about 1/2 way, then the support mechanisms start doing some "lifting". Is this normal, or am I just expecting too much from these supports? Did I but cheap junk? If so, can you advise of a good brand? Thanks, people.
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mattanderson Second Lieutenant 280 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	The Stabilus I'm using have exceeded my expectations. They are more powerful than what you describe. It's now closing the trunk that is the challenge.
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Suvorovo Lieutenant 278 Rep 523 Posts Drives: Creaky e90 330xi 6MT Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I've had stabilus for 3 years now. First thing I bought for the car and continues to work quite well. Yes, closing the trunk is not for the faint of heart. Hood ones are nice as well.
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whyzee125 Brigadier General 1995 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Stop buying aliexpress rebranded crap on Amazon. Buy OEM from tischer or FCP and they’ll work for another 15 years.
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