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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@miket803 Жыл бұрын

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.

@liraco_mx 8 ай бұрын

Which brand?

@siamalu_gurl1548 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@pathwaysfv3688 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@mikemurphy8746 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jimthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Good point. Thanks for your input and for watching.

@MohamedLDZ 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's Mike :)

@rickbarker311 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kats7218 Жыл бұрын

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 :)

@williamknowles5370 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jjlynn6161 Ай бұрын

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!

@jimthecarguy Ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@harrydejesus2975 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Leeboy19666 10 ай бұрын

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

@jimthecarguy 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@danakenney7334 9 ай бұрын

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.

@whipsnade13 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jimthecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your input.

@michellereager6927 4 жыл бұрын

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

@daviddelahoz2384 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks, Jim!!!! Straight to the point.

@thehypocriticalcynic9182 Ай бұрын

Timeless. The cr v is a tank (& fun to drive).

@kaptkrunchfpv 18 күн бұрын

I will add if your replacing a power lift arm on a 2018 crv its easiest to remove the bottom arm mount to fish the wires inside the fender where they plug. 10 min and $700 cheaper than the dealership.

@maxs6056 Жыл бұрын

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

@jimthecarguy Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@DAV2007DAV 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jimthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

@chriscjc8868 Жыл бұрын

I paid $25 for 2 of these on ebay. Replaced them in a few minutes . Probably saved at least $100 by not taking it to the Honda Dealer .

@oceantronics3480 11 ай бұрын

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

@rajgopisetti1653 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video Jim

@ravipeiris4388 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time in making this video.

@larrybridges5422 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim Looks simple enough

@brettelsberry4341 Жыл бұрын

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

@kor_maria62 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much! You have just saved me $60!! :))

@tatakatakashi 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for this!!

@michaelwojcicki3624 Жыл бұрын

Informative for all laymen.

@filmedbyrach 2 ай бұрын

thankyou so much this is so helpful

@khadijhakhan3089 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@juanblanco1371 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help, just changed mine and it works like a charm!

@jimthecarguy Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@billbaltas4674 3 жыл бұрын

This was a really easy fix. You saved me quite a bit of money with this video. Thank you!

@tripjet999 Жыл бұрын

"shaved"?

@billbaltas4674 Жыл бұрын

Reply has been edited. Thank you 😂

@BillSW 5 жыл бұрын

use a broom to hold up the hatch door and also as a safety for the visegrips

@casao17 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

@swbo10166 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I'm doing on Saturday! Thanks!

@rodrigodezubiria2007 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Thank you!

@jimthecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@TexasVol Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@tomasperez4296 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@rynelowe1885 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Very helpful. But I'd fire your camera man 🤣🤣 God Bless!

@wyattoneable 5 жыл бұрын

So Honda's do have parts that wear out too. Amazing. :) I did this on the Dodge wagon we have too. It's a clean easy job but they are a little expensive.

@paulrevere7200 4 жыл бұрын

Short and sweet vid. Thanks

@peterthegreat996 4 ай бұрын

You rock

@eduardouresticharre6873 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@Bansemer 5 жыл бұрын

Your video made it so easy. Thanks very much.

@jimthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help.Thanks for watching.

@MasterMajestyk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for the video!

@kng.7040 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir thank you and God bless

@enricosanchez894 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, you saved me from a serious Easter concussion.

@jimthecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@walteriannaccone5374 2 жыл бұрын

Ty so much 👏👍

@jimthecarguy 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@priscillanarvaez6616 Жыл бұрын

That's what I want

@orilovesyou 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this video! Really helped me!!

@emnetamenshowa4348 3 жыл бұрын

Great job,Thanks

@SuperTimvid 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Thanks!!!!!

@kevincoyle6160 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim

@jimthecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@zak46 2 жыл бұрын

I used one vise grip and one son. Thanks Jim

@jimthecarguy 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that will work also.

@themikefasano 4 жыл бұрын

So great Jim! Thanx!

@anachipana7314 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it was very helpful for me

@jimthecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

ANA CHIPANA thanks for watching I happy to help

@anki0924 2 жыл бұрын

does anyone know which ones exactly he used? there are so many on amazon and I'm not sure which one is better. thank you

@MrGodzukie80 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@jimthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

@hublens148 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@Nancy........ 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks You for your guidance. Where do you recommend to buy a good quality liftgate?? Not sure why my 2013 Armada liftgate gave up

@stuntz0rZ 4 жыл бұрын

My strong arms are still strong however apparently the locking clips wear out too. Keeps falling out in my Honda

@folz17 2 жыл бұрын

I took the clips out of the new ones when u pointed to them on the new one. Sigh

@MK-gk1ke 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased Strongarm 6179 for replacement. One problem is that I cannot rotate the bottom socket to put in with bare hand(3:04) when installing the parts. Is it normal? I mean, any idea to rotate to the right angle? I didn't try with a wrench or plier because of the risk that damage the products.

@marlonjose2508 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you make me look like a superstar Infront of my Wife

@arifwafi2407 3 жыл бұрын

Tq bro

@gracebutler7644 2 жыл бұрын

So video improvements....Always start at the bottom attachment (don't break tail light). Get a friend to help since it only takes 5 minutes and you can break the rear glass with a dropped tailgate (Someone once suggested you can prop with a broom or stick if yo have no friends). Finally, buy the Honda original parts....this is one time when they last longer than the knock off brands. Bit more expensive but worth the money unless you are going to sell your WONDERFUL HONDA.