Stabilus
SKU: STB-0244HW

BMW Hood Lift Support - Stabilus 51238174866

525i, 528i, 530i, 540i, M5



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Price each: $21.89
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Description

Details

SKU:
STB-0244HW
FCP Euro ID:
114838
GTIN / UPC:
708609513807
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

51238174866

MFG Numbers

SG402049, 0244HW

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 genuine replacements from BMW.

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 528i

  • 1997 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 1999 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 1999 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 1999 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW 528i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas

BMW 540i

  • 1997 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas

BMW M5

  • 2000 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW M5 Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas

BMW 525i

  • 2001 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 525i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 2.5L L6 M54 Gas

BMW 530i

  • 2001 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 530i Hood Lift Support (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 3.0L L6 M54 Gas

Product Reviews

15 Reviews

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K
on Fri, Nov 04 at 09:34AM
'03 E39 530i
Stabilus is quality, direct replacement to the original struts. Hood has not fallen on me after replacing
Rain
on Thu, Apr 07 at 04:16PM
BMW Hood Lift Support
Great replacement for holding up my hood.
sherm
on Thu, Mar 31 at 06:01PM
cant believe this was in stock!
My 21 year old 2001 525 needed a pair and I was shocked to find out that fcp had them right in stock! Love you guys; saved me a hundred dollars vs the STealer.
Christian
on Tue, Jan 25 at 10:07AM
Good
2003 530i No issues. Fits and functions.
Saeed
on Thu, May 07 at 12:56PM
Perfect fit...adds 2.3 hpr to the E39
My hood no longer wants to take my head off. 5 stars.
2LTD
on Mon, Jan 27 at 10:17PM
Perfect fit on my e39
Part is great quality and matched my stock ones that blew. Buy em if u need em, I love popping the hood now
Kian
on Fri, May 10 at 01:16PM
Perfect Replacement
Straight-forward replacement and identical to the original parts.
Algie Bryant
on Fri, Apr 20 at 10:44PM
Hood support
Fitment and service great. Thanks guys
e39
on Tue, Mar 20 at 09:42PM
Hood Lift Support (E39) - Stabilus 51238174866
excellent so far.
Fares
on Mon, Mar 05 at 10:00PM
Good products.
Very good and less expensive alternative to hem BMW. Same product without a badge
Michael
on Sat, Dec 23 at 03:39AM
Mr
Perfectly fit.
JD Nixon
on Fri, Jul 07 at 03:13PM
Easy to Install and great product without the OEM price. Made the car feel better and not as worn.
Chris
on Tue, May 16 at 11:53AM
Hood Struts
Hood struts were a little weak in my car. Do one side at a time, but make sure to have a stick or something to hold the hood up, as one strut (especially a weak one) will not be able to hold up the hood. Installation took 5 minutes, and hood doesn't slam as bad as it used to. Great price and shipping from FCP as always!
Vic
on Wed, Mar 01 at 07:56PM
Easy twenty minute DIY job. Prop hood open and change one strut at a time. Clean the mounting posts on car and apply small amount of grease on them if desired.
Juan Caino
on Thu, Nov 24 at 10:02AM
Perfect function and fit. Hood wants to "lift off" on its own now and you need to apply some force to close it, as it should. No more head/shoulders bumps from sagging shocks that lets the big hood of the E39 close on you.

Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by a customer
Is this a pair? Or single strut?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
As listed this is sold and priced each (individually).

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