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M3 Struts for Trunk/Frunk Auto-Lift
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StephenBrown2
Tactically Opportunistic Supercharger Hunter
Hansshow has them: Tesla model 3 automatic frunk and trunk
And TeslaOffer has them (probably the same thing, just separate listings):
I haven't tried either, but I'm saving my pennies.
And TeslaOffer has them (probably the same thing, just separate listings):
I haven't tried either, but I'm saving my pennies.
Abstract Ocean sells struts that are stronger than the OEM ones, so can lift the frunk and trunk on their own. You don’t get auto close of course, but they cost $30 instead of like $500, and they are much easier to install and require no electrics.
Pagemakers
Active Member
Fitted these from amazon U.K. yesterday. They work fine £17. 5 mins to fit.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V6PZQ5S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V6PZQ5S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
MrBadger
Badger out
Sorry to drag this back up but has anyone found a reliable frunk and trunk lift available in the UK?
These listed above by Pagemakers seem good for the trunk, any update on how they're performing?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V6PZQ5S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These listed above by Pagemakers seem good for the trunk, any update on how they're performing?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V6PZQ5S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Pagemakers
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Zero issues so far. Would purchase again. Obviously no closing option but then, mine only took 5 minutes to fit.
I used the ones from Greendrive for the frunk. I have no DIY skills but took me just a few min
how are they working out for you so far? any issues with the power at which they open? pressure on the frunk when closing?
Thank you Pagemakers, I took delivery and just installed mine, works perfectly!
It's a bit stiff to close - swinging the trunk down using the internal trunk handle doesn't quite cut it, need to push down externally from the top middle. Perhaps this will get more slack over time?
PS the Strongarm struts for the Grand Cherokee seems to work well for the frunk but does anyone know where to source these here?
https://www.amazon.com/StrongArm-6304PR-Grand-Cherokee-Support/dp/B074G8NJX3/
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Just an update to this:
The VXDAS Trunk struts now only work 60% of the time and there is a "metal warping" noise coming from one side of the trunk on opening and closing. Looking at the latest reviews from the US this seems to be an issue with version 2 (i1Tesla appeared to use V1), which also means closing is much more difficult with V2.
I've returned the struts and gone back to the originals (which now feel like an upgrade!!). Still keen on a solution if it's out there!
The VXDAS Trunk struts now only work 60% of the time and there is a "metal warping" noise coming from one side of the trunk on opening and closing. Looking at the latest reviews from the US this seems to be an issue with version 2 (i1Tesla appeared to use V1), which also means closing is much more difficult with V2.
I've returned the struts and gone back to the originals (which now feel like an upgrade!!). Still keen on a solution if it's out there!
Mr H
Active Member
Fitted frunk and trunk struts from BougeRV on Friday. Trunk works fine every time, frunk has worked maybe 50% 
Will be contacting BougeRV to see what they have to say about it....
Will be contacting BougeRV to see what they have to say about it....Please let me know what BogeRV said about frunk struts, I'm experiencing the same issue.Fitted frunk and trunk struts from BougeRV on Friday. Trunk works fine every time, frunk has worked maybe 50%
Heavy Rain
Former Vendor
As a vendor who tested these struts from more than 15 manufactures (as many as I can find, manufactures, not retailers), I think I could have something to share.
In short, I don't think there is a "perfect" version of this product in the market due to its nature: compressed gas/air.
The ones we are selling is the best-balanced one we could found, which can open during wintertime and still have a soft-open effect. However, due to the nature of compressed gas, if the frunk/trunk need to be opened during low temperature, means the struts will get tougher during warmer days. During summertime I can barely close the frunk/trunk with one hand, but if you have ladies at home who also need to use the car, they may find it's too hard.
The ultimate solution is the power lift gates but they come with very different price tags and require quite some skill/time to install.
In short, I don't think there is a "perfect" version of this product in the market due to its nature: compressed gas/air.
The ones we are selling is the best-balanced one we could found, which can open during wintertime and still have a soft-open effect. However, due to the nature of compressed gas, if the frunk/trunk need to be opened during low temperature, means the struts will get tougher during warmer days. During summertime I can barely close the frunk/trunk with one hand, but if you have ladies at home who also need to use the car, they may find it's too hard.
The ultimate solution is the power lift gates but they come with very different price tags and require quite some skill/time to install.
ME_UK
Member
These look great - but out of stock - Model 3: Trunk Automatic-open Set (Soft-opening)
Any other suggestions on this, in the cold weather my trunk now fails to open fully......
Any other suggestions on this, in the cold weather my trunk now fails to open fully......
Pagemakers
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