BMW E36 Compact shock absorber rear and front
Shock absorbers BMW 3 Compact (E36) 1994
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The most popular spare parts in the category Shock absorber BMW 3 Compact. Struts BMW E36 3 Compact: buy high-quality parts from leading brands
RIDEX 854S1600 Shock absorber
Front Axle Left, Gas Pressure, 553x407 mm, Twin-Tube, Suspension Strut
RIDEX 854S1601 Shock absorber
Front Axle Right, Gas Pressure, Twin-Tube, Suspension Strut
MONROE 23454 Shock absorber
Gas Pressure, Twin-Tube, Telescopic Shock Absorber
VAICO 1003819 Shock absorber
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Shock absorber for BMW 3 Compact (E36): what brand is best?
Customer ratings show that the preferred brands for product category Shock absorber for BMW 3 Compact (E36) are:
- RIDEX
- BILSTEIN
- SACHS
- MONROE
- TRW
Shock absorber for BMW 3 Compact (E36): what price can I expect to pay?
The cost of car parts and accessories within the category Shock absorber for BMW 3 Compact (E36) goes from around €24.00 up to €185.00, depending on the brand and product specifications.
Damaged BMW E36 Compact shock absorber: signs, symptoms, and common problems
What to look for:
- Check the shock absorbers for leaks
- Inspect the shock absorbers if you can hear an abnormal noise (squeaking, hissing)
- Check whether the shock absorbers are lubricated (oil)
Common symptoms:
- Lack of traction
- Excessive body roll when braking
- Longer braking distances
- Too much or too little shock absorber rebound
How long do the shock absorbers on a BMW E36 Compact last?
The estimated service life of a BMW 3 Compact (E36) shock absorber is between 120 000 – 150 000 kilometres.
When to change the shock absorbers on your BMW E36 Compact
You should replace the BMW E36 Compact shock absorbers after roughly 130 000 kilometres.
Which rear + front shock absorbers to buy for BMW E36 Compact: 316; 318; 318ti; 323; 323Ti
| Diameter | mm |
| Piston rod diameter | 11; 22 mm |
| Standpipe diameter | mm |
| Maximum length | 553 mm |
| Minimum length | 317 mm |
| Spring travel | 236 mm |
| Net weight | weight | 4,26 kg |
| Shock absorber pressure | 8-25 bar |
How much do BMW E36 Compact shock absorbers cost?
The price of shock absorbers for BMW 3 Compact (E36) models ranges from 24.99 to 184.99 €.
Shock absorber for BMW E36 Compact (specifications)
| Shock absorber type | Gas Pressure; Oil Pressure |
| System | Single Tube Upside Down; Twin-Tube |
| Shock absorber design | Absorber does not carry a spring; Suspension Strut; Telescopic Shock Absorber |
| Mounting type | Bottom Clamp; Bottom Plate; Bottom eye; Top eye; Top pin |
| Shock absorber tube design | Monotube (single), twin shock (dual) |
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