Shocking E34 issue

[threlevenguy]

Looks like the rear shock has pushed through its mounts and the plastic covers. It is sticking up so far that I cannot put the seat up and lock it in place. Can someone tell me what the heck happened? Thanks

Shock in question


Other side for reference

[accident]

The rubber in the rear shock mount failed.

[Jean]

OP - you really can't tell what happened?

[threlevenguy]

Accident, would the best bet be to replace both rear shocks?

[accident]

The shocks are fine, in theory. You need to replace the mounts.

[threlevenguy]

Oh ok, thanks a lot!

[BoostinEuros]

I've seen that happen before. I saw it happen on the front strut, and it put a huge dent in the hood!

[threlevenguy]

Wow, well thankfully it happened in the rear of the wagon!

[ross1]

Wow, well thankfully it happened in the rear of the wagon!

Be glad it's a wagon. In sedans the shock mount resides just beneath the speaker with a few more inches to the back glass.

[bmwstephen]

did you install the large impact washer that sits between the shock and the chassis?