Power lift gate struts

[Dieseldr]

Upon replacement of the power liftgate struts do they need programmed?

 

[ReaperHWK]

Upon replacement of the power liftgate struts do they need programmed?

No. I just did this replacement last year. No problems

 

[Loki223]

No programming necessary, did mine last year nice and easy

 

[Joseph Garcia]

As stated above, no programming is needed.

 

[Seamus]

No issue on my install. Youtube had some great install videos. easy peasy...less than an hour. Use GM part for the win.

 

[Cut Wagon]

How much did the new struts cost?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

If you purchase them from RockAuto.com or GMPartsDirect.com, the 2 together should cost you less than $150, including freight. Please note that these struts are pressurized, and as such, they are shipped with a HazMat label, thus jacking the freight price WAY up.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Thanks

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Thanks

You can buy cheaper aftermarket struts, and they may well work. I went with OEM.

 

[2015Yukon]

I just installed a set of Amazon specials on a coworker's Escalade. They work, but do not work nearly as smoothly as factory ones. The tailgate almost slams closed because it can barely control the weight.

 

[Cut Wagon]

Mine slams closed. Don’t know if that is the way it was when new or not. Seems a little harsh for my liking. I open and close mine probably about 20 times a day. So at 120k miles, thinking I may just swap them out.