Tailgate strut replacement

[Millsandboon]

Good morning all

Starting a few little jobs on the f11 530d

The tailgate struts are visibly corroded

Ive seen recons on ebay si im going to change them. Has anyone done this previously and could share their experience please.

Regards

Mike

[Greydog]

Morning Michael

It's that time of year all the little jobs that we have been saying "I'll do that when its warmer" catch up.

I have changed gas struts but not on the 5 series F11 I would first look at realoem.com to make sure part numbers matched. I would also look at newtis.info for the remove and install information. I find both a great help. Just a thought didn't some of the F11 have power opening tailgates I wonder if that's a possible upgrade?

Dave

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Hi Mike

I came across these on a Facebook page and thought it was a great idea....not sure whether their range covers BMW as yet but maybe worth contacting?

There is a video on his page that shows it auto-opening but cannot share it for some reason