Stabilus
SKU: STB-2334BC

BMW Hood Lift Support - Stabilus 51231960852

318i, 318ti, 325i, 328i, M3



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Price each: $14.49
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Description

Details

SKU:
STB-2334BC
FCP Euro ID:
214243
GTIN / UPC:
708609089418
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

51231960852

MFG Numbers

SG302009, 2334BC

Product Information

Keeps your BMW's hood propped in position, 2 per car

Have you ever had a hood fall on your head? If you have been so fortunate to not experience this we can assure you, it hurts. BMW uses gas pressure struts to keep hoods and trunks open for the most part. For one, this is convenient as you can simply open the hood and not have to worry about finding the hood support. However, this little part is often unappreciated until it won't support the weight of the hood anymore. Don't play games with your safety, replace worn hood supports with these OEM replacements from Stabilus.

We recommend replacing hood struts and trunk struts in matched pairs.

Hood Lift Support

Hood lift supports, or gas struts, are pressurized cylinders designed to hold up a car's hood. Over time, they can fail due to a pressure drop, often caused by exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, or contaminants. Cold weather, in particular, can reduce the gas pressure inside the struts, making them less effective at supporting the hood during cooler conditions.

Hood Lift Support Failure Symptoms
  • The hood may feel heavier or fail to stay open as high as before due to a gas leak in the lift support
  • Grease or oil leaking from the existing shocks
  • Seeping noise or creaks coming from the shocks when lifting the hood or trunk
  • Hood or trunk fails to stay open when raised

About Stabilus

Stabilus is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of gas struts, dampers, electromechanical drives, gas springs and hydraulic dampers for most car manufacturers. Stabilus products help to provide a smooth ride and they provide safe, easy mobility over a defined range of motion. In business for over 60 years, Stabilus is dedicated to continuously improving its products to meet the need for compact design and enhanced safety features. The world has always known Stabilus for its innovation and quality, and because of this dedication to providing high quality parts, they manufacture over 140 million gas springs per year. Every one of their global manufacturing facilities is certified for quality, and they use the same equipment and procedures around the world to ensure product consistency in every part they sell.

Fits These Cars

BMW 325i

  • 1992 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1992 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1993 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1993 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1994 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1994 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 325i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas

BMW 318i

  • 1993 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1993 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1994 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1994 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1996 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1996 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 318i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 1.9L L4 M44 Gas

BMW 318ti

  • 1995 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Hatchback 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Hatchback 1.8L L4 M42 Gas
  • 1996 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1996 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 318ti Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Hatchback 1.9L L4 M44 Gas

BMW 328i

  • 1996 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1996 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1999 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1999 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36
  • 1999 BMW 328i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
    Notes: Chassis ID: E36

BMW M3

  • 1997 BMW M3 Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.2L L6 S52 Gas
  • 1997 BMW M3 Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.2L L6 S52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW M3 Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.2L L6 S52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW M3 Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.2L L6 S52 Gas

Product Reviews

14 Reviews

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Ariel A.
on Wed, Jun 28 at 01:43AM
Works great
Perfect fit, works great.
Tarik N
on Wed, Apr 12 at 08:24PM
Perfect fix for my e36 m3!
Pig Benis
on Wed, Jan 18 at 01:26PM
Perfect fit, surprisingly strong
Easy install, taking the old ones out was harder. Hood now lifts up at high speed, very impressive.
Kyle
on Wed, Nov 23 at 07:04AM
96 E36
Good price. Works as intended.
joseph
on Sat, Sep 24 at 08:09PM
Amazing
Fit perfect on my 97 328i. Springs open by itself and was definitely easy to replacement!
Cy
on Sun, Nov 21 at 12:11PM
Powerful works great E36 M3
Very powerful strut. Easily keeps the hood up. Installation was a breeze
Jason Louis
on Wed, Nov 17 at 03:18PM
Hood stabilizer strut
Works good keeps the hood up!
Brianna
on Mon, Nov 01 at 08:48AM
E36 325i
Works great !
david
on Wed, Mar 10 at 08:40AM
first purchase i made when i got my e36. must have
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Boris
on Sun, Nov 15 at 09:28PM
Fit 996 318ti Well
Worked perfectly for my 96 318ti
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Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by Gavin
In the description it says 2 per car. Does this come with 2 struts or do I need to purchase 2 separately
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, this product is priced and sold individually. You will need to purchase two.

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