Front Suspension
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Forum Name: BMW 8 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the E31 BMW 8 Series
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Printed Date: 01-May-2024 at 01:52
Topic: Front Suspension
Posted By: Tom B
Subject: Front Suspension
Date 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.------------- 1995 840Ci |
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Posted By: shaft
Date 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). |
Posted By: aussie840
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 09:11
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Hi Tom, sorry I know of no aftermarket strut suppliers for front suspention, only shocks and springs. Cheers Ian. |
Posted By: Tom B
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 09:24
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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. ------------- 1995 840Ci |
Posted By: stevep840
Date Posted: 23-May-2006 at 10:50
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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? |
Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 24-May-2006 at 06:02
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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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Posted By: stevep840
Date 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 |