Originally Posted by Markyboi

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.

Originally Posted by z06bigbird

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

Originally Posted by roboe60

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.

Originally Posted by roboe60

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.

Originally Posted by sahiljain22

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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

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.

Originally Posted by csrajput

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

Originally Posted by sanjsanj

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