front ix shock/spring differences

redbull 325is · 07-07-2011, 08:56 PM

Hey,
I was wondering what is different between awd vs rwd front shocks & springs. Is it a difference in shape/fitment or is it different valving & spring rates?

thanks

kylek325i · 07-08-2011, 10:55 AM

i think the struts are shorter in length and as far as the springs, every model E46 has different springs depending on body style, engine, options, etc. The color stripe on the coils is how you can tell them apart, theres a couple good threads on here about spring colors and compression rates if you search around.

wdeerfield · 07-08-2011, 12:06 PM

how it mounts to the knuckle is different as well as the location of the mount for the swaybars.

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redbull 325is Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 650 My Ride: 325xit/6 View My Garage	front ix shock/spring differences Hey, I was wondering what is different between awd vs rwd front shocks & springs. Is it a difference in shape/fitment or is it different valving & spring rates? thanks __________________ Royal Elite Club of 6 Speed Tourings - founder

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wdeerfield Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 3,237 My Ride: 2009 328i xdrive View My Garage	how it mounts to the knuckle is different as well as the location of the mount for the swaybars. __________________ 2009 MBM \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| CA \| 6FL \| NAV \| XENONS \| 18x8.5 VB3s ET30/25

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07-08-2011, 10:55 AM	#2
kylek325i Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maine seacoast Posts: 81 My Ride: 2003 325xi sport View My Garage	i think the struts are shorter in length and as far as the springs, every model E46 has different springs depending on body style, engine, options, etc. The color stripe on the coils is how you can tell them apart, theres a couple good threads on here about spring colors and compression rates if you search around.