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Old 12-01-2018, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Badsmerf View Post
Definitely a difference. How much were they and where did you get them?
I purchased both front struts/shocks (Bilstein B4) and part numbers 7 and 8 (BMW original) from ECS Tuning. The all up bill was $378.20.

I bought both parts #10 at a local dealer, because they were on back order at ECS Tuning and I want to get the job done that weekend

FWIW I believe that the failure of the Upper and Lower Guide Supports (parts #8 & 10) are due to a combination of age and the wear/tear on the strut/shock absorber. In other words, as the strut/shock wears out it transfers more impact onto the Guide Supports. Eventually they get pounded enough to disintegrate into the orange power. Think -- Canary in the coal mine.

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