bonnet lift/struts

[nigelinfrance]

Has anybody fitted bonnet lift/struts similar to the ebay link? Have got tendon trouble in right arm and the bonnet is heavy!!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-MAZDA-CX-5-2017-MK2-KF-Bonnet-Lift-Support-Hood-Strut-Damper-Kit-AUTOBAHN88-/311006919961?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c1#viTabs_0

Thanks - Nigel

[p38cyq]

I bought the ones from Alibaba - for 26 USD.
Installing them took some 10 mins, and they work like aflawlessly.

[p38cyq]

It seems that I cannot modify my misspelled text? (the modify button does not work?)

Please read : Installing them took some 10 mins, and they work like as a charm.




Admin note :  The modify button seems to be working ok. Do you have any other functional problems with the forum ?

[twabrigs]

The Alibaba ones sound worth a punt; can't easily find them on their site, have you got more specifics?

[p38cyq]

Yes, here is the link : https://de.aliexpress.com/item/F-r-2017-2018-mazda-cx-5-cx5-KF-refit-vorderen-haube-motorabdeckung-hydraulikstange-Strut-federd/32849331433.html

(Admin : trying to delete my reply and add a new, correct reply didn't work neither)

[nigelinfrance]

Many thanks for the replies and the Alibaba link, have had stuff from them before with no problems so they will be shortly on their way.
Thanks again - Nigel

[p38cyq]

Nigel, you are very welcome.
Please note that Alibaba doesn't always include a "how-to-install" leaflet; since some people on the US and German forums complained about this,
please find attached how easy it is. 

[p38cyq]

Admin, FYI, please note that I am unable to : Quote, Modify or Remove above entry (just tried it for testing purposes). Using W10 Prof, MS Edge.

[Willpower]

>  p38cyq  You have a PM

[twabrigs]

Thanks for the Alibaba link, looks like the ones for my older CX5 are £47 so I might pass. I don't lift the bonnet so frequently that I need to spend nearly £50 on struts.

[nigelinfrance]

Just a follow up - they arrived while we were in the UK so just fitted them. Piece of cake to fit and what a transformation - all for €21,94 including carriage.! Thanks to p38cyq for the info.

Nigel

[p38cyq]

 

[Gel]

Just wondering if anyone had recently fitted some bonnet struts to ease opening of the bonnet?

If so, any supplier recommendations appreciated

[spottydog]

Hi,
Have just fitted gas struts to my 71 plate CX5.  Fitting took about 10 mins and has transformed access to the engine bay.

Spottydog