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      05-16-2016, 11:18 PM   #1
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Replacing components supporting struts

Looking at doing ST coilovers and want to replace any bits of rubber that supports the struts since they have 65k on them.

Looking at replacing:
-Front strut mount xi (31336775097)
-Rear strut mounts 1 (33526768544)
-Rear strut mounts 2 (33506771738)
-Rear upper mounts (33506771737)
-Rear shock sealing grommets (33506767010)

I didn't think the supporting cup was necessary considering it's metal. Wanted to check, am I missing something or do I have something I don't really need?
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      05-17-2016, 01:42 PM   #2
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Not sure what your coilers come with, but I would replace rear lower spring pad as well.
Best Regards, Chris
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      05-18-2016, 10:19 PM   #3
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Oem front strut mounts are costly, would monroe/lemforder/febi be acceptable?

Ill be putting on ST this weekend as well.
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      05-19-2016, 09:28 AM   #4
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I used lemforder when I replaced my shocks and so far so good. Read somewhere they are OEM, but without the BMW mark up.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shrike360
Looking at doing ST coilovers and want to replace any bits of rubber that supports the struts since they have 65k on them.

Looking at replacing:
-Front strut mount xi (31336775097)
-Rear strut mounts 1 (33526768544)
-Rear strut mounts 2 (33506771738)
-Rear upper mounts (33506771737)
-Rear shock sealing grommets (33506767010)

I didn't think the supporting cup was necessary considering it's metal. Wanted to check, am I missing something or do I have something I don't really need?
Depending on wear, you may want to consider sway end links and give all control arms,ball joints and bushing a good look..
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