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lesage
01-05-2005, 06:03 AM
525iXTa: are aftermarket front shockers (struts) available for the525iXT, or am I stuck with BMWs own (expensive) brand, does anyone know?

If independants are available, any view on which one/which edition?
Mr Project
01-05-2005, 09:27 AM
Sorry I don't know the answer, but I think you just struck upon the ultimate E34 for raw nomenclature quantity. Does it actually say 525ixt on the back? Good stuff! :)
bimmerd00d
01-05-2005, 10:15 AM
Not sure about the AWD portion, but i believe that touring struts are the same as sedan. the front ones at least.
lesage
01-05-2005, 10:24 AM
Sorry I don't know the answer, but I think you just struck upon the ultimate E34 for raw nomenclature quantity. Does it actually say 525ixt on the back? Good stuff! :)

Errrrm...no.It just says 525iX on the back, I'm afraid. But it is a touring with an autobox:-)

I must take a pic of it some time :-)




Lesage
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lesage
01-05-2005, 10:27 AM
No...I think the Awd requires different struts (hence the question). The front suspensions not the same as the 2wd car
cjones
01-05-2005, 04:06 PM
You cannot just buy the shock for the 525ix, you must buy the whole strut assembly. I got mine from BMA, I think that they were about $400 ea. 2 years ago.
94 525ixT (Alaska)
kngpen
01-05-2005, 05:51 PM
I have two SACHS sporting struts ill sell you for cheap if your interested. Think they might fit your car.
lesage
01-05-2005, 06:55 PM
You cannot just buy the shock for the 525ix, you must buy the whole strut assembly. I got mine from BMA, I think that they were about $400 ea. 2 years ago.
94 525ixT (Alaska)

you purchased, please (although $400 each seems well up to BMW UK price levels...)
cjones
01-05-2005, 08:47 PM
you purchased, please (although $400 each seems well up to BMW UK price levels...)
I found the old bill. I actually paid $229 each. the numbers are:
1 90 293 left strut
1 90 294 right strut
1 125 878 rubber boots (2) 13.95 ea
1 133 513 bump stop (2) 15.95 ea
That was in July of 01
lesage
01-06-2005, 01:47 PM
CJones: Who was the manufacturer of the strut? ( looked on BMA wesite but couldnnt come up with either parts using your numbers or a 5325iX model ref)