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Stabilus 5B-223735 Hood Lift Support
Hood Lift Support for BMW M3 and M4
This Stabilus hood lift support restores controlled hood movement for select BMW applications. It is a direct-fit gas strut for the hood on 2015-2020 BMW M4 and 2015-2018 BMW M3 models, using plastic socket connections and OE-style dimensions for a precise replacement.
Key Features
- Brand: Stabilus
- Part number: 5B-223735
- Force rating: 430 N / 97 lb
- Compressed length: 188 mm (7.402 in)
- Extended length: 281.5 mm (11.083 in)
- Rod diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in)
- Tube diameter: 19 mm (0.748 in)
- Plastic socket rod and tube connections
- Direct replacement for hood lift support service
Detailed Description
The Stabilus 5B-223735 hood lift support is built to maintain steady hood opening and closing effort on BMW M3 and BMW M4 vehicles. With a 430 N force rating, this gas strut helps support the hood at the proper height while reducing the drop or sag that can occur as original supports wear out. The OE-style compressed and extended lengths, along with plastic socket attachment points, make it a practical replacement for the original hood support on the listed applications. This part cross-references BMW 51 23 8 059 044 for the same application.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2015-2020 BMW M4, hood position.
- Fits 2015-2018 BMW M3, hood position.
What This Part Helps Solve
- Hood that will not stay fully open
- Weak or slow hood lift action
- Hood dropping unexpectedly during service
- Uneven or inconsistent hood support effort
- Wear-related loss of gas strut pressure
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the existing support length, end fittings, and force rating before installation. Replace the hood lift support with the hood fully secured, and confirm both plastic socket connections are fully seated after installation. For BMW M3 and BMW M4 applications, compare the removed part to part number 5B-223735 to confirm the correct hood position replacement.
Quality Assurance
Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and this hood lift support is built to match the listed dimensions and attachment style for the specified BMW fitment.
| Brand | Stabilus |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 5B-223735 |
| 0.315 | Y |
| Compressed Length | 188 |
| Compressed Length | 7.402 |
| Rod Diameter | 8 |
| Tube Diameter | 19 |
| Extended Length | 11.083 |
| Extended Length | 281.5 |
| Threads Per Inch | Y |
| Agricultural Equipment | N |
| Body | 0.748 |
| Engine Specific | N |
| Force (N) | 430 |
| Force Lbs | 97 |
| Hardware Kit | No |
| Heavy Truck | N |
| High Performance | N |
| IndustrialOff Highway | N |
| Marine | N |
| Medium Truck | N |
| MotorCycleRV | N |
| NonVehicle Specific | N |
| Personal Watercraft | N |
| Rod Connection | Plastic socket |
| Rod Dia (IN) | 0.315 |
| Rod End Attachment Dia (IN) | 0.394 |
| Rod End Attachment Dia (MM) | 10 |
| Shaft | 0.315 |
| Shaft Connection | Plastic socket |
| Small Engine | N |
| Snowmobile | N |
This part fits 10 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | BMW | M4 | N/A | |
| 2019 | BMW | M4 | N/A | |
| 2018 | BMW | M3 | N/A | |
| 2018 | BMW | M4 | N/A | |
| 2017 | BMW | M3 | N/A | |
| 2017 | BMW | M4 | N/A | |
| 2016 | BMW | M3 | N/A | |
| 2016 | BMW | M4 | N/A | |
| 2015 | BMW | M3 | N/A | |
| 2015 | BMW | M4 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.