Where to Buy Xi OEM Shocks (besides dealer)?

mcopenha · 07-21-2010, 08:03 AM

I see the Sachs rear shocks all over the place, but where can I find the fronts? I've searched the forum (maybe not enough).

Maybe I'll just go with bilstein all around if I can't find these.

ECSTuning · 10-15-2010, 10:19 AM

We have an entire section devoted to the Xi shocks below...

Click HERE for more information.

Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email.

Best,
Joe

Kubica · 10-15-2010, 12:56 PM

Get the bilstein HD's- you will be very happy. Bavauto sells them for $430 a set.

BYMech · 10-19-2010, 10:05 PM

'02 325xit...I recently replaced my right front strut/shock because the perch that the spring sits on rusted off! Actually, due to rust it slipped down the strut, allowing the spring to extend and thereby lowering that corner of the car. Eventually, what was left of the spring perch twisted and its edge cut into the inner sidewall of the tire. Perfectly good tire was ruined.

At any rate....I was able to get an OEM Sachs Boge strut from PartsGeek.com, right front Part number 31 31 6 751 132, for something over $200. SDealer wanted $297.

Kubica · 10-21-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BYMech

'02 325xit...I recently replaced my right front strut/shock because the perch that the spring sits on rusted off! Actually, due to rust it slipped down the strut, allowing the spring to extend and thereby lowering that corner of the car. Eventually, what was left of the spring perch twisted and its edge cut into the inner sidewall of the tire. Perfectly good tire was ruined.

At any rate....I was able to get an OEM Sachs Boge strut from PartsGeek.com, right front Part number 31 31 6 751 132, for something over $200. SDealer wanted $297.

Could've gotten 2 Bilsteins shipped from Bavauto for $270. Lifetime warranty too.

wdeerfield · 10-22-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kubica

Could've gotten 2 Bilsteins shipped from Bavauto for $270. Lifetime warranty too.

Yea, bavauto is definitely the place to go for bilsteins as they have stupid low prices on them all the time. Hit them up when they have 10% off them and its even cheaper.

Turner can match bavauto if you ask them too as well.

Slowlane22 · 10-20-2010, 07:53 PM

If you're considering buying new OEM suspension parts, I'd suggest going with Dinan or a coilover set. OEM suspension parts are more expensive. Or at least they were when I looked into it about 2 years ago.

xi_ter · 10-21-2010, 12:14 AM

You are looking for Sachs Boge and pelican sells them. See the list : http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/cata...SUSshk_pg3.htm

07-21-2010, 08:03 AM	#1
mcopenha Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 113 My Ride: '01 325xi, '73 2002 View My Garage	Where to Buy Xi OEM Shocks (besides dealer)? I see the Sachs rear shocks all over the place, but where can I find the fronts? I've searched the forum (maybe not enough). Maybe I'll just go with bilstein all around if I can't find these.

10-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,501 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	We have an entire section devoted to the Xi shocks below... Click HERE for more information. Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email. Best, Joe __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

10-21-2010, 12:14 AM	#8
xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 2,208 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	You are looking for Sachs Boge and pelican sells them. See the list : http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/cata...SUSshk_pg3.htm __________________

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10-15-2010, 12:56 PM	#3
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,951 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Get the bilstein HD's- you will be very happy. Bavauto sells them for $430 a set.

10-19-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
BYMech Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 20 My Ride: 325xit View My Garage	'02 325xit...I recently replaced my right front strut/shock because the perch that the spring sits on rusted off! Actually, due to rust it slipped down the strut, allowing the spring to extend and thereby lowering that corner of the car. Eventually, what was left of the spring perch twisted and its edge cut into the inner sidewall of the tire. Perfectly good tire was ruined. At any rate....I was able to get an OEM Sachs Boge strut from PartsGeek.com, right front Part number 31 31 6 751 132, for something over $200. SDealer wanted $297.

10-20-2010, 07:53 PM	#7
Slowlane22 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In a bubble. Posts: 25 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	If you're considering buying new OEM suspension parts, I'd suggest going with Dinan or a coilover set. OEM suspension parts are more expensive. Or at least they were when I looked into it about 2 years ago.