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      10-23-2019, 09:45 AM   #209
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Originally Posted by aroraa View Post
Hi

Recently got the bad news that my car's front left shock is leaking as it requires replacement. Been suggested to get it replaced in pair which I am happy to do. Really confused about how to ensure that the one my mechanic is going to get is the one which keeps the car ride and height the same as the original.

I have a 2011 e90 320d Msport 4 dr sedan. My mechanic has suggested me to get the Bilstein fitted. Contacted BMW and they gave me a quote for Sachs which is exorbitantly higher than my mechanic.

Can anyone suggest how to ensure if I am getting the right pair?
realoem.com will list every oem part for your car. You can put in your serial number (last 7 digits of your vin) and search by your specific vin.

For this particular part# you would search "front shock absorber" or something of that nature. Based off the information you have me I searched the model and found this part# 31316786001

I'd double check it though. Otherwise if you want something close to stock msport height (maybe a tad lower and a little bit stiffer if that works for you) then Bilstein B6s will probably work just fine.
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