Rear suspension KAPUT

[s.mac]

I've got a price Paul

The part number has changed from 31.52 to 33.52.2.282.507

Did you have to order top mounts as well?

My old struts look a whole lot better than yours, no rust, but one recoils a bit faster than the other so best change both. I'm sure the top mounts would be fine though, how do you take them off?

[s.mac]

And any ideas where 2 x rubber tow bar like covers go? Found in the box with suspension bits

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by s.mac

And any ideas where 2 x rubber tow bar like covers go? Found in the box with suspension bits

Show as some pix mate

[s.mac]

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[s.mac]

Cheers Matt, ordered

[s.mac]

Matt do the paper gaskets go inside the boot or underneath?

And I still need to know how to strip down to get the bump stop off

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by s.mac

Matt do the paper gaskets go inside the boot or underneath?

And I still need to know how to strip down to get the bump stop off

The composite gasket lives on the outside between the top mount and the outside of the rear wheel arch to keep the outside elements out
To strip down all you do is remove the top nut and everything will just slide out in order... pay careful attention to where certain washers go. The rubber boots go over the top of the rear shock assembly once it's all back together and bolted up. Don't be tempted to put them on before mounting the rear dumper onto the chassis as it'll be a bastard to fit. Spray a bit of silicone spray onto the rubber boot for easy of installation

[O'Neill]

Those go on top of rear damper struts in the boot. Where you put the e36 strengthening plates when using a full rear coilover.

Originally Posted by s.mac

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[s.mac]

Cheers Barry, yep I've got the plate and will be leaving it in for the standard set up

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by s.mac

I've got a price Paul

The part number has changed from 31.52 to 33.52.2.282.507

Did you have to order top mounts as well?

My old struts look a whole lot better than yours, no rust, but one recoils a bit faster than the other so best change both. I'm sure the top mounts would be fine though, how do you take them off?

You might as well buy a New set of these Steve as they are known to wear out and take but a minute to change
I used these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009095603...301%26_rdc%3D1 ... with my recent New OEM rear dampers as they are stronger then OEM and about 1/3 of the cost of the BMW supplied ones + come with 4 year warranty as oppose to BMWs 2 year warranty. Win, Win, Win !