front shock for 1987 318i sedan

[nakichick 0]

I need some advice - i know nothing about cars sorry!

I have to replace the front shock on my bmw 1987 318i sedan, can someone tell me if i need 51mm or 45mm

i've found this auction on trademe and asked the guy, but he just told me to measure the strut and i dont know what he's on about (sorry!)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=529968156

any advice greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

[Jono51 58]

I need some advice - i know nothing about cars sorry!

I have to replace the front shock on my bmw 1987 318i sedan, can someone tell me if i need 51mm or 45mm

i've found this auction on trademe and asked the guy, but he just told me to measure the strut and i dont know what he's on about (sorry!)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=529968156

any advice greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

he wants you to measure the width of the strut tube,below the spring mount

nine times out of ten yours will be 45mm for a 318i

[e30ftw 403]

The shock slides inside the strut housing, which holds the shock and spring together. Jack the front up, turn the wheel out and you will see a spring at the top sitting on the strut, the shock is hiding inside this housing (as shown above).

As Jon said, being a 318i its probably 45mm.

Edited November 7, 2012 by e30ftw

[nakichick 0]

Thanks so much guys!

now to try and find the right part - hopefully in Taranaki!

[Etwenty1 45]

Thanks so much guys!

now to try and find the right part - hopefully in Taranaki!

should be replaced in pairs

[nakichick 0]

anyone know of any stockists? cant seem to find anyone that has this part

[Allanw 1065]

anyone know of any stockists? cant seem to find anyone that has this part

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