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    Posted: 18-May-2006 at 11:10
Just returned from a visit to the local main dealer. Had my '95 840 in to identify cause of a pretty bad steering wobble between 50-60 mph. They diagnosed worn wheel bearings and the two front struts require replacement. Quoted a total price of �1,300 Anyone know if I have any options regarding replacement struts? Does it have to be BMW or are there aftermarket items available. any help/advice would be appreciated.
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Points: 130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-May-2006 at 18:33
I do 2 8 series cars as jobs on the side and no one does E31 parts. Most stuff you'll have to buy from stealers (dealers).
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Points: 251 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-May-2006 at 09:11

Hi Tom, sorry I know of no aftermarket strut suppliers for front suspention, only shocks and springs.

Cheers Ian.
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Points: 4 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21-May-2006 at 09:24

Thanks to those that replied. I was afraid that I would have to go for the OEM struts. It's not that they don't perform well, it was just the cost that made me cringe a bit. As I intend keeping the car until she turns to dust anyway I'll bite the bullet soon and replace them.

Off to MIJ Performance in Walsall tomorrow to have a stainless exhaust fitted. I'll let you know how things go.
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Points: 2 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23-May-2006 at 10:50

Tom hi

Why the need to replace the whole leg, has the car been damaged?

Did they say what state the thrust arm bushes were in?

I feel sure i could offer some help with a little more info.

Regards Steve

Are you the guy with the light metalic blue 840?
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Points: 632 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-May-2006 at 06:02
The problem is that the front legs are complete
sealed units. What has been done is to ditch all that
crap and use a pair of E32 750i struts and brakes,
and use some decent Bilstein inserts along with the
original 8 Series springs. I don't know the exact
details - for instance the 8 Series struts use E36 top
mounts.

I'm glad I don't have my 840Ci anymore - they look
like turning into real money pits. Suddenly a Porsche
928 looks like a really good idea..........
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Points: 2 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 24-May-2006 at 07:17
Drew i dont understand what you mean because my 94  840 has had the inserts replaced with Alpina spec bilstein's 
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