bilstein strut inserts

[ilovemybmw]

Has any one deal with strut inserts because i can get my hand on them for a good price. They the front insert i have ever done anything likee this before should i get them or just buy the whole strut assembly

[Roysneon]

Are your strut tubes damaged or something? The 'strut' on E30's are integral to the steering knuckle and wheel hub. I'm not sure where you'd even buy new assemblies with new inserts, hubs and bearings.

To change the front dampers you have to take off the strut housing, remove the spring, then take off the gland nut that holds the insert in, replace with new insert and reassemble.

Pic for reference:



http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...11&hg=31&fg=10

Part #1 is the strut housing, you reuse yours, #4 is the strut insert, that part that actually dampens the spring movement, #6 is the nut that holds the insert in the housing.

So yes, most people for a simple upgrade use Bilstein sport struts and shocks.

[801coppertop]

Has any one deal with strut inserts because i can get my hand on them for a good price. They the front insert i have ever done anything likee this before should i get them or just buy the whole strut assembly

Drunk? Its ok..

Buy the inserts.