When having my tires changed, my mechanic pointed out that my rear
shock absorbers should be replaced.
I own a 2001 325i Sedan.
Other than BMW/right-from-the-dealer parts.... Any suggestions on
replacement shocks for this vehicle?
Another mechanic friend is suggesting the KYB brand.
Help!
R. Mark Clayton - 08 Jun 2005 10:55 GMT
If you are in the UK look up Europarts.
> When having my tires changed, my mechanic pointed out that my rear
> shock absorbers should be replaced.
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Malt_Hound - 08 Jun 2005 13:57 GMT
> When having my tires changed, my mechanic pointed out that my rear
> shock absorbers should be replaced.
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Why would you replace them with Asian shocks? The originals are
Sachs/Boge brand and are available outside the dealership at reduced
prices. Most people who want to upgrade their shocks will buy Bilstein
or Koni. I have no experience with Konis, but have nothing but good
luck with the Bilsteins (german manuf.) If you are only replacing the
rears you'll want to use their "touring" series which are about the same
dampening as the stock ones. The Heavy duty series has considerably
more dampening, but they should be installed all around, not just on one
axle. The Sport series are made shorter for use with stiffer lower
height springs, so you'd have to replace them all around and also
replace the springs at the same time.
-Fred W
Jeff Strickland - 08 Jun 2005 18:34 GMT
If the tire store sells shocks, I'd suggest a second opinion before you do
anything.
You could need shocks by now, but the odds are better that you do not, and
the tire store is motivated to sell you extra stuff if they do that kind of
service.
EXAMPLE
I bought a used minivan going on 10 years ago. It was a lease return that I
picked up from the dealership. I went to the Oil Change place that does a
wide range of vehicle services, and the service writer came back with a list
that effectively said that everything behind the hood ornament needed to be
replaced. His list of service items was in excess of $5000, and all I wanted
was an oil change and the tires rotated. I suspect a similar thing is
happening to you.
Get a second opinion. I can't imagine that you need shocks already ...
If you really do need shocks, follow Fred's suggestion, check out Bilsteins,
and get one for each corner.
> When having my tires changed, my mechanic pointed out that my rear
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330xi - 10 Jun 2005 04:45 GMT
i'd get a second reliable opinion, unless your car is extremely high mileage
or you have fallen into every pothole on the road, a 2001 should not need
new shocks.
330xi@canada.com
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