Review on High-Quality Liftgate Lift Supports for Honda Odyssey 3.5L 2005-2008 - SCITOO Gas Springs Struts & Shocks Replacement by Donotello Figueroa

Just install them. Looks and feels like an OEM product (same diameter and lift leg. My 100 lb, 5ft tall wife closed the tailgate with no problem). It was a simple snap fit (with the gentle help of a rubber mallet). I DON'T KNOW WHY PEOPLE REMOVE THE BRACKETS TO INSTALL NEW STRUCTURES. THIS IS COMPLETELY NOT NECESSARY AND WILL MAKE INSTALLATION MORE DIFFICULT AND TIME TAKES UP. But I removed the clips to make it easier to remove the old structures. I'll revise my review if the designs don't work in the near future, but so far they're working great. Note. Be sure to properly support the tailgate. You don't want it to collapse on you. Wear safety goggles when removing the clips.