My trunk pops up too "aggressively"

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04-24-2011, 05:25 PM

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I also have this same problem so i adjusted the spring to the lightest setting and has made no difference to the way it opens. It still opens way too aggressively. On the other side there is a spring with a damper through the middle. Maybe the damper on mine is shot? I will replace it and see if it makes a difference.

That is what needs to be replaced (about $100). Part number 51 24 7 141 490 "spring and shock absorber, right" I first adjusted my spring on the drivers' side and it only helped a little.

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04-24-2011, 10:49 PM

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Other option is to super glue a fairly small manhole cover on bottom of truck lid. Helps in snow too.

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04-25-2011, 12:41 AM

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Other option is to super glue a fairly small manhole cover on bottom of truck lid. Helps in snow too.

lol...

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04-25-2011, 12:46 AM

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That is what needs to be replaced (about $100). Part number 51 24 7 141 490 "spring and shock absorber, right" I first adjusted my spring on the drivers' side and it only helped a little.

Thanks for the part # roboe60.

I will replace it and hopefully that will sort it.

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06-07-2012, 08:30 PM

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That is what needs to be replaced (about $100). Part number 51 24 7 141 490 "spring and shock absorber, right" I first adjusted my spring on the drivers' side and it only helped a little.

Bringing up a pretty old thread, but I am suffering from the same issue and seems like replacing this shock is the only way. Can you please tell me where you would get it for $100? Cheapest I found is at http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51247141490/ES92131/ and its over $145 including shipping.

Thanks,
Charan

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06-07-2012, 09:16 PM

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128 with free shipping on bmwmercedesparts.com

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06-07-2012, 09:18 PM

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128 with free shipping on bmwmercedesparts.com

Thanks Sahil :-)

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06-07-2012, 10:22 PM

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Yah, ETNav is aware of where that spring is. The question is how to manipulate it safely without possibly causing a gigantic gash on your hand(s) while trying to adjust it.

Where a good set of thick gloves.

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06-08-2012, 12:49 AM

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Bringing up a pretty old thread, but I am suffering from the same issue and seems like replacing this shock is the only way. Can you please tell me where you would get it for $100? Cheapest I found is at http://www.ecstuning...141490/ES92131/ and its over $145 including shipping.

Thanks,
Charan

Charan, find a breakers yard, you should be able to get it for like $50...