Stabilus
SKU: STB-1577BL

BMW Hood Lift Support - Stabilus 51231944119

525i, 525iT, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5



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Description

Details

SKU:
STB-1577BL
FCP Euro ID:
130899
GTIN / UPC:
04046577092204
Made in:
Romania
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

51231944119

MFG Numbers

SG402013, 1577BL

Product Information

Make your DIY projects easier with a functioning hood lift support. A faulty hood lift support can make it dangerous to access your engine bay. This offering from Stabilus will give you valuable peace of mind while wrenching in your engine pay.

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 525i

  • 1989 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M20 Gas
  • 1989 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M20 Gas
  • 1990 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M20 Gas
  • 1990 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M20 Gas
  • 1991 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1991 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50 Gas
  • 1993 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1993 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1993 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1993 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1994 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1994 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1994 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1994 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1995 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas

BMW 535i

  • 1989 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1989 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1990 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1990 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1991 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1991 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1992 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1993 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas
  • 1993 BMW 535i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.5L L6 M30 Gas

BMW M5

  • 1991 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.6L L6 S38 Gas
  • 1992 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.6L L6 S38 Gas
  • 1993 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.6L L6 S38 Gas

BMW 525iT

  • 1993 BMW 525iT Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas
  • 1993 BMW 525iT Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M50TU Gas

BMW 530i

  • 1994 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1994 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1994 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1994 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Wagon 3.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Wagon 3.0L V8 M60 Gas

BMW 540i

  • 1994 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1994 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.0L V8 M60 Gas
  • 1995 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.0L V8 M60 Gas

Product Reviews

10 Reviews

5.0
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Kevin D
on Fri, Jun 26 at 08:29PM
Excellent Part
The part fits perfectly for a 95 e34. Im so glad there are manufacturers that are still making parts for these cars. Well deserved 5 stars!
Daniel K.
on Mon, Sep 23 at 11:46AM
Works great!
Installed these into my 1995 525i and they work fantastic!
Chris W
on Sat, Dec 17 at 11:30PM
Great replacement
These are a great replacement for worn supports. Now my hood actually comes up and stays up without a stick.
Rutvik
on Sun, Sep 04 at 03:48PM
Perfect!
Installed these OEM replacements on my 1995 BMW 525i. They perfectly replaced my old hood struts, with no issues at all. Definitely recommend.
Quinn
on Tue, Apr 20 at 08:51PM
Hood struts
In the span of one month I had the bonnet fall on my head maybe 5 times. After installing these (done within minutes mind you) it hasn't happened once. That should say it all.
J
on Wed, Dec 23 at 05:20PM
My hood is no longer a guillotine!
Disregarding whoever is working under the hood, they will be well beyond grateful knowing that the hood goes up and will stay up (as it should)! It takes about a minute to remove the old strut AND install each new strut (coming from someone with no prior experience working on cars). Just do everyone a favor and just swap them out already.
Fox
on Tue, Sep 01 at 12:41PM
94' 525i
Took 3 minutes to install and now I don't have to fear being decapitated by my hood falling on me.
Sidney M
on Tue, Jul 21 at 02:56AM
Very pleased with the results.
90 525i. Good as brand new after easy and quick installation.
Logan
on Sat, Jan 12 at 05:36PM
works like new!
perfect fit replacement for my old hoot struts, thanks FCPEuro!
Jason
on Thu, Feb 22 at 02:19AM
Grace
Crazy difference from worn out, old hood shocks. My hood stays open on its own now!

Questions & Answers

Ask a question
Question Posted by a customer
For the model 1989 - BMW 525i model, how many hood struts are needed?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Two.
Question Posted by nicholas
Is this one hood lift or 2
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
This is sold and priced each (individually).

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