I have a '92 525i Touring and both rear accumulators and one self-leveling rear shock is toast...meaning it will cost $1,250 to replace. I can convert the car to gas shocks for about $900 (both prices include labor).
My question is, if I replace the hardware with new springs, good gas shocks, etc., will there be any suspension issues to be concerned about? I don't haul heavy loads but I also don't want the car to sag in the rear when I fill up full of gas. Thanks!
- Scott
I just replace the rear shocks on my '94 325is. For KYB gas, self adjusting shocks including labor for $300. Check around, I think you're paying way to much. They are very easy to replace yourself to save money. My mechanic only charged $50 labor and that included installing new upper shock mounts.
If you can afford to fill the tank with gas, why bother about saving a few bucks on shocks...?
;-)
hi if y mean the gapring for the rear / front hood y may find a supplier for the original one's at:
as well parts for trucks and busses
tom
hi
if y need gas springs for the front /rear hood y may contact
experts for gas springs
tom
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This is the main reason I got a non-self-levelling E34 Touring. Very expensive business when these shocks fail. I think your $900 is money well spent as this is not a trivial job to do properly (remove all s/l components and pipes and blank off pump connections etc...). See if you can get some stiffer (not shorter) springs though.
JB
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