bilstein install question

[nariusb]

I'm getting front shocks replaced and getting good deal on sport bilstein strut inserts. One of them is missing a threaded ring that secures strut to housing.
My question is can I reuse the oem ring that's on the car now?

part #3:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...44&hg=31&fg=10

[e34.535i.sport]

I'm getting front shocks replaced and getting good deal on sport bilstein strut inserts. One of them is missing a threaded ring that secures strut to housing.
My question is can I reuse the oem ring that's on the car now?

part #3:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...44&hg=31&fg=10

When I changed to Bilstiens the collar nuts looked almost identical so I'd say you could reuse it, but I absolutely destroyed my old ones getting it off so you might end up in the situation... Worth getting an new one I'd say...

[nariusb]

Also while we on this topic. Are there any problems with having sport bilstein strut, which is designed for lowered car, with OEM springs?

[632 Regal]

None at all.

Also while we on this topic. Are there any problems with having sport bilstein strut, which is designed for lowered car, with OEM springs?

[Herb]

Do you already have the shocks, if not get a pic of the ring so you can call bilstein and get one. My BS where from an m5, and the threaded ring was COMPLETELY different.

[JesterE34]

you may have a bit of a harsh ride as the shorter strut is designed for a shorter spring.

the oem springs will be "pre loaded" already due to being extra compressed because of the shorter strut.

[paanta]

I'd reuse the strut collar if the old one came off cleanly. I can't think of a reason not to. It's not under huge loads in a direction where it's weak, right?

You'd most likely find that it'd ride more comfortably with a shorter and stiffer spring.

[Mordan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxckeh0h8gQ

be careful

[Tiger]

Be sure to drain the oil out of the strut housing...

[M20Turbo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxckeh0h8gQ

be careful

Now that is funny......