In case anyone is remotely interested, I sell a kit here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...%3AMESELX%3AIT
or just search for BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit on ebay
https://picasaweb.google.com/1017742...eat=directlink
It also obviously fits the X6 (E71 and E83)