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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 05:12 AM
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Coupe vs. Sedan : Trunk Damper Size

Wondering if the trunk dampers are the same size between the coupes and sedans?
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 01:02 AM
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You can check to see if they're the same part numbers here.
http://www.discountinfinitiparts.com
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 12:07 AM
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^^^ they only list coupe part, with or without spoiler. i wonder what the part number is, i actually tried aftermarket ones on amazon, and they sucked.

for the record: these suck, don't buy: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 09:33 PM
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I've used hood supports from Rock Auto with good success on our M35. Maybe worth a try for the trunk.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by codeflux
^^^ they only list coupe part, with or without spoiler. i wonder what the part number is, i actually tried aftermarket ones on amazon, and they sucked.

for the record: these suck, don't buy: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wish i would have saw this cause i bought the coupe version and you are right. But i can recommend the ones manufactured by Boxi for the hood though. For the trunk i put one new Boxi with one of my old factory ones and it works o.k. With 2 it was way too strong and didn't dampen when opened fully, unlike they do for the hood.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by codeflux
[Infinitidiscountparts.com] only list coupe part, with or without spoiler.
I checked as well and you are correct. This leads me to believe they are the same between coupe and sedan. However, a simple and cheap thing to do is call a local dealer for the sedan part part number. You can then compare it with the P/N offered by the web site.
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 11:26 AM
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Found it.
Lift Cylinder
84430-JK000G25, G37; SEDAN; ALL

https://www.discountinfinitiparts.co...as/body--trunk

About 3/4 of the way down the page. You have to scroll past the coupe section. Same P/N for both sides.
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 11:52 AM
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You see how much they charge for one? Forget that! Sach stabilus is oem. Rock auto has Sach for a little over $20 for both, at least for the coupe.

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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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These are more or less an exact fit (you need 2):

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No wobble, work great on '11 G37 sedan.
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by codeflux
These are more or less an exact fit (you need 2):

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No wobble, work great on '11 G37 sedan.
I have an ‘08 Coupe and I bought these axact same ones (6297) and they do not work for the coupes. They extend too far which allows the decklid to almost hit the back glass. After installing them I opened my rear lid and let them ride up on their own. The lid hinges over extended and the right side plastic mounting socket fractured off the cylinder. I returned them back to Amazon and did some more research on the Sachs website and got the correct part number (Stabilus Sachs SG471009).

These work perfectly and stop the decklid well before overextending the hinges. They’re $34 for two with free shipping.

Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KPER9OU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KPER9OU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 12:10 PM
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CJ1957, funny, Amazon says that part fits my G37 sedan.
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 12:14 PM
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Can anyone point me in the right direction for these that have enough umpf for a sedan with sport spoiler?

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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by codeflux
CJ1957, funny, Amazon says that part fits my G37 sedan.
I guess Amazon isn’t always correct referencing compatibility. I found a reference for multiple brands for hood/rear decklid struts for your car here: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/ye...SEDAN%204-DOOR

Your decklid strut by Sachs (SG471007) extends 11”.
The coupe strut by Sachs (SG471009) extends 10 3/4”.

It’s hard to believe that such a small amount of length would make such a huge difference but the SG471009, doesn’t allow my hinges to over extend.

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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 12:37 PM
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I appreciate it.
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by PNW_IPL
Can anyone point me in the right direction for these that have enough umpf for a sedan with sport spoiler?
I’m assuming, based on your public profile picture of your car that it might be 2013-ish, so yours would take the SG471009 (same ones for my Sport Coupe).

Look for yourself and scroll down to the bottom here: https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/ye...SEDAN%204-DOOR




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