How to Replace Tailgate Lift Support Struts 2007-2015 Honda CRV

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Come along as I show you how to replace tailgate lift support struts on this 2008 Honda CRV . Most cars and trucks are the same procedure.
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[miket]

My wife and I just replaced the struts in her 2011 CRV is less than 5 minutes. Got them from Amazon. No need to mess with the clips on the NEW struts...they just fit right on. Easy Peazy. The mechanic wanted 28.00 to put the ones I bought on the car. Thanks for an easy to understand video. You rock.

[siamalu_gurl]

Auto zone charges $60 for 1 but thankfully I checked Amazon, it was $36 for a pair. Can’t wait to get mine fixed. Thanks for your video.

[pathwaysfv]

Thank you so much for this really helpful video! I've been waiting to find someone to replace my Tailgate Lift Supports and because of this short tutorial, I did it myself and saved $200 in the process! (And, I am 64 yrs old and female!) Thank you so much!!

[mikemurphy]

Hi Jim! One word of warning—don’t get complacent after you replace the first arm. It seems to hold the tailgate up but when I removed the second arm (4:07 of the video) the tailgate crashed down and the glass shattered. Lesson learned and wanted to warn others that one arm is not strong enough to hold up the tailgate alone. With both in, it holds fine.

[kats]

Thanks, Jim! You and Rock Auto saved me at least $100 on these. I didn’t have 2 vice grips so used an old ski pole initially :)

[rickbarker]

Just got a quote from the dealer, $156 to replace them, thanks Jim, I'm going to do this myself.

[Leeboy]

Watched loads of videos on here. You made it look so easy thank you

[williamknowles]

Thank you Jim, just replaced Tailgate lift supports on my 2008 Honda CRV. Your steps and explanations were so clear even a non car guy could do repair . Txs again.

[kathleensmothers]

Thank you so much for posting this! You saved this single gal a lot of money!

[danakenney]

This was a great video. I was able to change out quickly and all is working well now. My friend helped me by holding up the trunk while I replaced the strong arms. I got mine from Amazon for just under $50....easy peasy.

[harrydejesus]

I enjoy your videos Jim. Especially the Honda CRV maintenance and repair videos.

[jjlynn]

Thank you so much. I just need to replace my wife's tailgate lift support struts. I found this video and it was very helpful. Especially about using vise grips to keep the tailgate in place. It worked!

[bramastika]

Thanks for the video. Just replaced mine and the video made my job a lot easier

[BigDog]

Thankfully they made those easy to replace, great job Jim!

[whipsnade]

Tailgate struts typically last about 5 years. This is why the swinging rear gate in the old CRVs was a superior design. No tailgate strut failures, no lift gate crashing down on your head, no hands required to shut the gate (you just nudged it with your knee). Another bonus was a full-sized spare on the back that could be utilized without having to unpack the whole car. You won't think about this until you get a flat tire on a back country road, the car packed with wife, kids, and all of their stuff, and it's raining to boot.

[maxs]

Great video! Followed the steps and everything was smooth sailing.

[michellereager]

GREAT directions! Just replaced ours in less than 3 mintues!

[oceantronics]

Hello Jim just wanted to thank you for the video got mine done in 2 minutes

[DAVDAV]

Good Video... Worked very well with my 2008 CRV took about 10 min .... Easy and quick..The broom and vice grips and it a snap

[brettelsberry]

Thank you Jim the gar guy. You are appreciated!!❤