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Originally Posted by i128
Thanks, that's exactly what i'm trying to achieve.
Lastly would you recommend other bits and pieces that I should replace while i'm there replacing the dampers? bushings, screws etc... my car has 102XXX kms on he clock. (about 65,000miles)
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Well, if you are set on just replacing dampers, you will need to take apart your front struts fully, so might as well replace all the small bits:
- Guide support/Strut mount
- Upper & lower spring pads (few bucks each)
- Dust protection collar
- Washer gasket
So that's parts 1,9,12,5,6,7 at a minimum. Technically you should be replacing all the top locknuts also which is part #2. You don't need to replace part numbers 3, 10, & 11 because the B6 comes with their own versions. Part #1 is the most expensive of all, you can get a non-BMW OEM part from a good manufacturer for half the price. Diagram for reference:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=31_0695
For the rear, the shock and spring are separate. So you technically don't need to take the springs out to do the work. I would still recommend you replace the upper and lower spring pad, they are only a few bucks each. That's part 8 & 9 here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=33_1233
For the shock absorber, you should replace parts 5,6,7 in this diagram
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=33_1233
And also replace part #1 in this diagram
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=33_1928