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  • 1843lamp
    Wrencher
    • Sep 2015
    • 276

    #1

    Front shock boot

    I am having a difficult time sourcing a front shock boot ,I have installed konis in the front and would like to find a black rubber accordion type boot similar to the originals ,but I cannot find this,anyone have numbers or know a source?
  • MrBurgundy
    R3V Elite
    • Mar 2012
    • 5294

    #2
    I googled shock boot and found a bunch of shit.
    Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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    • jeffnhiscars
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2011
      • 6010

      #3
      I think I used my left over rackdr rack boots :)
      Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com

      https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
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      http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
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      • 1843lamp
        Wrencher
        • Sep 2015
        • 276

        #4
        I have found when you try the fits what vehicle it says will not fit e30,specifically ,325es.Also many look like the might work but no dimensions are given,I need the boot to work with the most common bump stop for these cars and fit over the bottom of the strut and use the original plastic retaining collar .I can not afford to to buy 5 different sets of bump stops and boots to see which might fit ,I have already bought 2 different types that looked like they might work but they do not ...I noticed the rack boots and thought of trying them.anyone have photos of their installations for this ?

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        • jgilber0
          E30 Addict
          • Nov 2016
          • 457

          #5
          Originally posted by 1843lamp
          I am having a difficult time sourcing a front shock boot ,I have installed konis in the front and would like to find a black rubber accordion type boot similar to the originals ,but I cannot find this,anyone have numbers or know a source?

          I just went to my local BMW dealer and bought the stock OEM item. They're not very expensive, maybe $15 each.
          Jon (OO=[][]=OO)
          1992 325ic white, stock with a 5-speed swap
          Palm Beach County

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          • AndrewBird
            The Mad Scientist
            • Oct 2003
            • 11892

            #6
            Look up the part number on RealOEM.com and order from anywhere. I prefer BluntTech.

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