Powered tail lift
 

I have a 2002 4.4 x5 e53, has anyone managed to fit powered tail lift to the E53 ? , if so ,a '' How to '' would be very useful.

Lez

On mine the small struts were shot. I replaced them and added helper springs. The small springs give an extra push to wide open the hatch. Helper upper hatch springs.

tail lift
 

I have already added helper springs.

Lez

You could possibly adapt the power lift units from a later model X5 (E70 +) of from the Range Rover cars. There's been a few threads about this on here over the last few years.

I remember a thread on the helper springs that would push the hatch open on release.

I never went for it because I was concerned it would shorten the life of the self closing latch mechanism though.

Too old to open the hatch?

Powered rear lift up door
 

yes am 80 !!!!!!!!!

Lez

I have never seen anyone post a successful auto open/close powered set up. Could you adapt one from say a Chrysler Pacifica as it only uses a extra large one side piston? Maybe but plan on fabrication and wiring. Nothing that could not be done.

Good Luck.