alternative for trunk gas struts?

[rikaro]

Hi guys. I went on realoem and found the part # for the rear hatch gas strut. The only problem is if there is an alternative solution so I don't want to get them from across the sea.

part # 51241947096

[cory58]

When you clicked on the part # in the list, did the next screen show any other models using the same part?


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[rikaro]

#3 in the link. Doesn't seem like it unless I"m doing it wrong

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=41_0772

[e30davie]

You should be able to get your current ones regassed, I got mine done on the wifes car here in Australia. cheap as.

quick google search gave me these guys,

http://lstechnologies.ca/

They might have something compatible.

[cory58]

#3 in the link. Doesn't seem like it unless I"m doing it wrong

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=41_0772

Yes - you did it correctly. I was hoping BMW used the same part in another car that was sold in North America, but no dice. Sorry.

[mxtx]

there's lots of aftermarket ones on ebay - use that part number - many overseas but with shipping (some free), still pretty affordable. not a crucial part to have original BMW. mine work fine. good luck

[cbouchez]

Sweet I need them too

[jeffnhiscars]

What are you guys paying for these and does anyone have one I can get some specs from ?

I can look in to getting some made

[Shangsta]

Guten parts stocks them so you dont need to wait for them to ship from overseas

[rikaro]

I end up buying it from here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Pair-LORO-Tailgate-Trunk-Gas-Shock-Struts-Fits-BMW-E30-Wagon-51241947096/122538673306?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[cory58]

I end up buying it from here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Pair-LOR...72.m2749.l2649

Nice part number cross reference in that ebay listing.

[rikaro]

copied here for long term reference

BMW 51241947096
FEBI BILSTEIN 31025
LORO 101-00-108
SWAG 20 93 1025
LESJOFORS 8108401
QUINTON HAZELL 128499
STABILUS 8884HA

[Eric]

I plugged the part number in schmiedmann's website and a few days later they showed up. So nice to have new struts.