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]

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]

Which brand?

[@user-ub4se3tf4u]

No clips to remove when you took the old ones off?

[@pathwaysfv3688]

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]

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]

Good point. Thanks for your input and for watching.

[@MohamedLDZ]

Thank's Mike :)

[@siamalu_gurl1548]

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.

[@williamknowles5370]

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.

[@rickbarker311]

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

[@kats7218]

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 :)

[@jjlynn6161]

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]

Glad it helped

[@Leeboy19666]

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

[@jimthecarguy]

Great to hear!

[@harrydejesus2975]

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

[@danakenney7334]

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]

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]

Thanks for watching and your input.

[@michellereager6927]

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

[@thehypocriticalcynic9182]

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

[@daviddelahoz2384]

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

[@kor_maria62]

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

[@maxs6056]

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

[@jimthecarguy]

Great to hear!

[@oceantronics3480]

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

[@DAV2007DAV]

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]

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

[@ravipeiris4388]

Thank you for your time in making this video.

[@rajgopisetti1653]

Thankyou for this video Jim

[@brettelsberry4341]

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

[@japodaca2]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@larrybridges5422]

Thanks Jim Looks simple enough

[@BillSW]

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

[@michaelwojcicki3624]

Informative for all laymen.

[@billbaltas4674]

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

[@tripjet999]

"shaved"?

[@billbaltas4674]

Reply has been edited. Thank you 😂

[@tatakatakashi]

Thanks for this!!

[@juanblanco1371]

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

[@jimthecarguy]

Great to hear!

[@filmedbyrach]

thankyou so much this is so helpful

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

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.

[@khadijhakhan3089]

Thank you very helpful

[@enricosanchez894]

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

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad I could help!

[@Walkerrangerstexaas]

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

[@rodrigodezubiria2007]

Brilliant
Thank you!

[@jimthecarguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@chriscjc8868]

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 .

[@swbo10166]

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

[@casao17]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

[@TexasVol]

Thank you!!

[@wyattoneable]

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.

[@tomasperez4296]

Thanks

[@Bansemer]

Your video made it so easy. Thanks very much.

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm happy to help.Thanks for watching.

[@peterthegreat996]

You rock

[@kng.7040]

Nice video sir thank you and God bless

[@paulrevere7200]

Short and sweet vid. Thanks

[@walteriannaccone5374]

Ty so much 👏👍

[@jimthecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@MasterMajestyk]

Thank you Sir for the video!

[@priscillanarvaez6616]

That's what I want

[@eduardouresticharre6873]

Thanks for the video!

[@marlonjose2508]

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

[@zak46]

I used one vise grip and one son. Thanks Jim

[@jimthecarguy]

Hahaha that will work also.

[@kevincoyle6160]

Thanks Jim

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching

[@emnetamenshowa4348]

Great job,Thanks

[@SuperTimvid]

Excellent video Thanks!!!!!

[@orilovesyou]

Thank u for this video! Really helped me!!

[@Nancy........]

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

[@anachipana7314]

Thank you, it was very helpful for me

[@jimthecarguy]

ANA CHIPANA thanks for watching I happy to help

[@MrGodzukie80]

Thank you for this video

[@jimthecarguy]

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

[@themikefasano]

So great Jim! Thanx!

[@anki0924]

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

[@MK-gk1ke]

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.

[@hublens148]

thank you so much

[@folz17]

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

[@stuntz0rZ]

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

[@arifwafi2407]

Tq bro

[@anthonyportelli3673]

Eh? So easy! Thanks!

[@jimthecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@gracebutler7644]

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.

[@mrfenderguy1]

Strong arm. LoL

[@hemeaqui-es9406]

Spanish bro.

[@BigDog50001]

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