A-Premium Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Shocks Compatible with BMW | for E39 Series 525i/530i 2001-2003, 528i 1997-2000, 540i 1997-2003, M5 2000-2003, Sedan, Replace# 51248222913, Set of 2

Needed these lifts supports on my 29-year old BMW E39. They work great. You just have to be careful when opening the trunk as the supports have a tendency to spring the trunk open. I suspect that will subside with age.

Struts (2 identical for both left and right side) were well packaged and received ontime. Looked well made. Surprised that the strut length can be adjusted by turning the loop on the tube end. The default (shortest) length fits a 2000 BMW 540i well. It's important to note the orientation of the old struts before removing, otherwise interference may prevent the trunk from closing completely. For installation, it's easier to attach the shaft end first before attaching the tube end since the tube end is easier to grab and provides better leverage. These struts are strong and support the trunk securely. Not sure about the longevity but these struts present a good cost effective replacement option.

Installed this on a BMW E39 and it fits, the best way to install it because some might have a hard time installing it, is to start from the bottom by moving the retaining clip upwards with a flat head screw driver, start from the bottom where the retaining clip is and secure it on the mounting point on bottom, making sure its secured, lower the trunk and install shock top part and secure the top part with a ring clip and thats it.

Great service and product

Bottom ball socket interferes with body of vehicle such that the product is worthless. If you really try to force they may fit, however OEM stabilus struts are readily available and install effortlessly and return the trunk operation to factory condition.Don’t buy these and expect to be able to install them in 10min like a bad@ss

Fit perfect and 5 minutes at the most to change. Be forewarned, that after about halfway opening normally, they suddenly get very powerful and will lift trunk very quickly to full open. Be sure and hold on to the trunk lid while it's opening or be sure to have your face clear because it will suddenly change strength and thrust the lid up quickly.

Simply perfect. Pull up a little on trunk and get out of the way, these pistons take over!Install in 10 minutes (slide off old top by taking off existing snap ring, pry off old bottom (maybe loosen band a little), push on new bottom, slide new top on and push on snap ring).

These fit my 2002 BMW 540i perfectly, work properly and were easy to install. I could not be happier. Probably saved a lot of money getting these instead of genuine BMW parts.

Easy to install and VERY strong! Once you pass a certain point, the trunk lid on my e39 swings open really quick. Hopefully doesn't damage anything.