E60 Discussion Anything and everything to do with the E60 5 Series. All are welcome!

Struts

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-23-2012, 01:08 PM
  #1  
Members
Thread Starter
 
tamer123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hello all


I have a 2004 525i with sport suspention and DTC. I am thinking of changing my sachs (original) shocks....any advise, and what are my Economic friendly options ? Thanks
Old 05-23-2012, 01:12 PM
  #2  
Members
 
borderchris's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i
Default

Go with Bilstein Sports- I have them with Eibach ProKit coils, and love the ride- actually similar to sport, but they firm up quicker in turns. If you keep your stock springs, you can get a set of 4 Bilsteins for around $600 shipped free, no tax from BavAuto- I was pretty happy with the service, and they shipped 'em immediately.
Old 05-23-2012, 03:21 PM
  #3  
Members
 
AUSaxon00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

You don't mention your mileage, but for a 2004, if you have all original suspension I would suggest changing your springs in addition to your struts. Your ride will definitely benefit from new springs if you're at 75k miles or above.
Old 06-22-2012, 06:50 AM
  #4  
Members
Thread Starter
 
tamer123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am now gearing up for new shocks. My 2004 252i has 143k on original suspention. Any suggestions on shock brands ? Anything new out there I should know about ? and while I am doing the Shocks what else should I change while the car is open ? this is to optimize the labor cost and job quality ..
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vince_e60
E60 Discussion
6
05-26-2018 10:02 PM
vince_e60
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
0
09-23-2015 02:25 PM
derooster
Private Member Classifieds
5
09-22-2015 10:10 AM
subieworx
E60 Discussion
1
09-13-2015 11:02 PM
ripley
DIY: Do It Yourself
0
07-12-2015 01:49 PM



Quick Reply: Struts



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:43 AM.