Hi all,
I have an S Drive 3 litre and the rear springs broke recently. When replacing the springs I noticed the rear shock absorbers did not appear to be working that well. When I looked in the boot could not see how you get to the top of the shocks to un bolt and replace the shocks, does anyone know please? Mine is a 2009 E89
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Rear shock absorbers
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StephenM
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Rear shock absorbers
E89 - 2009 Deep Sea Blue - SDrive 3.0I - pure white design interior
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flybobbie
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Rear shock absorbers
Just remove the interior boot trim and you will see the top mount bolts.
If you have standard shocks as on my 23i i think the shocks seem cheap, i replaced with some Bilstein B6 and much more effective and nicer drive.
http://www.bilstein-shop.com/bilstein-b ... 14472.html
Look at the piston rod, much more substantial.
First sign originals weren't much good was the traction light activating on slightly bumpy gritty roads.
These shocks cured that problem.
I think a relative cheap upgrade i would recommend to everyone.
Later on i also replaced the fronts as well.
If you have standard shocks as on my 23i i think the shocks seem cheap, i replaced with some Bilstein B6 and much more effective and nicer drive.
http://www.bilstein-shop.com/bilstein-b ... 14472.html
Look at the piston rod, much more substantial.
First sign originals weren't much good was the traction light activating on slightly bumpy gritty roads.
These shocks cured that problem.
I think a relative cheap upgrade i would recommend to everyone.
Later on i also replaced the fronts as well.