2008 e90 335xi Suspension maintenance

Mgh024 · 10-25-2024, 06:10 PM

I live in the Northeast, the car is 16 years old, 183k miles with plenty of original suspension parts.

I would like to go ahead and replace everything that a 183k mile 16yo car that’s been driven in northeast winters needs…

Any suggestions on where to start? Buy kits from fcp?

Thanks everyone

ppointer · 10-25-2024, 08:08 PM

I'm a big Bilstein fan and have B4's on most of my BMWs. FCP sells them, and also sells the complete kit of the other parts needed to install shocks and struts, assuming you use your current springs.

But you need to get under the car to see what else might need replacement. Front control arms come to mind. There are other people here that are smarter about those pieces than am I. Don't forget to get an alignment once everything has been refreshed.

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ppointer Major 854 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: '01 Z3M, '12 335is, '22 540i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FLL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [5.25] 2012 BMW 335is [5.00] 2008 Infiniti QX56 [0.00] 1967 Chevrolet Corv ... [10.00] 2001 M Roadster [10.00] 2022 BMW 540i [0.75] 2009 528i [9.50]	I'm a big Bilstein fan and have B4's on most of my BMWs. FCP sells them, and also sells the complete kit of the other parts needed to install shocks and struts, assuming you use your current springs. But you need to get under the car to see what else might need replacement. Front control arms come to mind. There are other people here that are smarter about those pieces than am I. Don't forget to get an alignment once everything has been refreshed.
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