88 325e --> Plastic bumpers: Do I need the shorter bumper shocks?

[NYCDelphin]

I am planning to replace my DBs with plastic bumpers and I would like to know if I really need the shorter shocks from the later years.
I am reading that the plastic bumpers are just a bolt on ( with the front and rear brackets ). Just need to confirm that I really need the bumper shocks also.

[stonea]

Yes, you need everything

[e30fix]

yeah you need them for sure. I have a set for sale. pm me if you're interested.

[AndrewBird]

While 88 bumper shocks are shorter than previous year model cars, they aren't the same shocks as plastic bumper cars. So yes, you need them.

[NYCDelphin]

thanks guys !