kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Hi Guys, Trying to suss some front shocks but don't have $500+ for a brand new set Wondering if the following is going to work out on my car. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-479957218.htm I know the 1984-85 318i's had 45mm struts and these will be 51mm but if I take out the spring that these come with and pop in mine and completely swap them over is that going to work out? Thanks, Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Yup, struts are interchangeable, as are springs, it's just shocks that are specific to the strut size. As long as the shock is long enough to suit your springs though, since they are shortened.. Edited June 1, 2012 by huff3r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks a bunch I thought that was the case. Yes I will have to check, although my springs are shorter than factory too so hopefully the shock length is better for them than stock anyway. If not I will just use the springs included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks a bunch I thought that was the case. Yes I will have to check, although my springs are shorter than factory too so hopefully the shock length is better for them than stock anyway. If not I will just use the springs included. I would start spraying those tie rod nuts with crc now, they can be a real b&$%@ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 I would start spraying those tie rod nuts with crc now, they can be a real b&$%@ Use a balljoint splitter on them, and then hold the jack against the bottom of them to put pressure on so they wont torn as you undo the nut. Easy as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Use a balljoint splitter on them, and then hold the jack against the bottom of them to put pressure on so they wont torn as you undo the nut. Easy as.I got a splitter but thought i would rip the boot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Those trademe struts will be 45's, 318's are all 45 unless they've been changed, ask the race series boys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 I got a splitter but thought i would rip the boot Yeah just gotta be very careful how you do it, I ripped one but have since replaced that tie-rod anyway so no issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Those trademe struts will be 45's, 318's are all 45 unless they've been changed, ask the race series boys. Yup... & some 320's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinator9 57 Report post Posted June 2, 2012 Oh thanks guys! I was of the information that only '84 and '85 318i's were 45mm and the rest 51mm. Either case they are gonna do the job! I will start spraying those nuts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
