12-27-2023, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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Replacing struts
I am tempted to replace my front struts. X5 diesel 2015 120K miles.
She drives fine. Is this a stupid idea? Will I be disappointed? I hope to regain some of the "new car drive" feel. Last edited by compsyndrome; 12-27-2023 at 04:16 PM.. |
12-27-2023, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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I replaced mine at 76k miles and was shocked (pun intended) how much better the ride was.
Also, at that mileage your front tension struts and lower control arms are likely due, especially if you’re chasing a new car feel. I did them all and drive like a different car. Also, stopped chewing through front tires |
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03-10-2024, 08:19 PM | #5 |
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In case someone faces the same dilemma, this is what I replaced:
Rear shocks: BILSTEIN 19240336 , 19240329 $ 95.79 Front struts/coil spring assembly: FCS 3337073 $82 MOOG RK622956, RK622957 Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Front Left, right Lower Rearward $56 MOOG RK623279, RK623280 Complete Arm w/ Ball Joint Info Front Left, Right Lower Forward; without Active Steering $68 X5 2015 35D with 3rd row, air suspension, 110K miles I had a shop do my front; then I did the rear shocks myself. The front replacement probably improved the drive some but it wasn't a striking difference. Changing the back shocks made a more significant difference. |
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I noticed no more wandering in the lanes on the highway. Obviously the ride got better and the handling was much more precise everywhere. |
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03-11-2024, 05:27 AM | #7 |
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No, I am the original owner. Did you do an alignment after?
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03-11-2024, 09:58 AM | #9 |
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always get an alignment after suspension work. You did you control arms! yes, get an alignment
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In any case, which helped more is very subjective. The bottom line is, after doing both front and rear, I have a much better drive. |
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I also found the rear to have a huge impact. Those rear shocks must be a bit over worked. |
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