Issue with shock, split

fulltilt444 · 08-28-2014, 09:42 PM

My rear shock is split at the boot, or that's at least what I would call it. See pic. Half of the foam boot and the hard plastic cover are hanging down.

It rides fine, no idea how long it has been like this. I've had the car for only 10k mi. It's a 09 335xi w 65,000 mi

How long till this causes an issue, if at all? I raised the plastic cover back up to the shock and taped it. Won't last forever but better than leaving it...

Let me know what you think. I guess it's time for a suspension upgrade.

jwzimm · 08-29-2014, 01:52 AM

The cover just came unstuck from the bumpstop. It isn't a big deal. Look under there with the car on the ground and you will see it still covers the shock rod. If your shock is still good you can order a new bumpstop assy (May as order both sides) and swap it out. It is super easy to do.

Now, if you were looking for a reason to mod/upgrade...the shock is toast!! Get that thing swapped out ASAP

08-29-2014, 04:33 AM

No there is a rounded portion of the bump stop that goes into the plastic dust cover, it has seperated, depending on the miles on the car I would replace both bumpstops and possibility the shocks.

fulltilt444 · 08-29-2014, 01:26 PM

Thanks! Makes sense.

cdgatti · 08-30-2014, 08:49 AM

no problem at all. whether the foam is all one piece or split like that won't make any difference.

Maniac0908 · 08-30-2014, 09:14 AM

Iv got the same issue but mines at the front on the bottom, it was a plastic piece with holes in is. Anyone know what part that is?

Sheepy · 08-30-2014, 10:43 AM

Yours has done similar mileage to mine(71k). Recently I discovered a front shock was leaking & as I was going to lower the car on Eibach pro springs anyway decided to replace all shocks & bump stops at the same time. Once removed I found all shocks not rebounding & 3 of the 4 bump stops needed replacing.
Replacement Sachs shocks without the BMW badge can be bought online for half the price of the dealers, certainly over here in UK anyway.

Sheepy · 08-30-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Maniac0908

Iv got the same issue but mines at the front on the bottom, it was a plastic piece with holes in is. Anyone know what part that is?

Guessing its parts no 11 below, it's only a protective cover IIRC

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...67&hg=31&fg=10

08-28-2014, 09:42 PM	#1
fulltilt444 Private First Class 25 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Issue with shock, split My rear shock is split at the boot, or that's at least what I would call it. See pic. Half of the foam boot and the hard plastic cover are hanging down. It rides fine, no idea how long it has been like this. I've had the car for only 10k mi. It's a 09 335xi w 65,000 mi How long till this causes an issue, if at all? I raised the plastic cover back up to the shock and taped it. Won't last forever but better than leaving it... Let me know what you think. I guess it's time for a suspension upgrade. Attached Images
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08-29-2014, 01:52 AM	#2
jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	The cover just came unstuck from the bumpstop. It isn't a big deal. Look under there with the car on the ground and you will see it still covers the shock rod. If your shock is still good you can order a new bumpstop assy (May as order both sides) and swap it out. It is super easy to do. Now, if you were looking for a reason to mod/upgrade...the shock is toast!! Get that thing swapped out ASAP __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
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RemovedUser Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	No there is a rounded portion of the bump stop that goes into the plastic dust cover, it has seperated, depending on the miles on the car I would replace both bumpstops and possibility the shocks.
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fulltilt444 Private First Class 25 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Makes sense.
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08-30-2014, 08:49 AM	#5
cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	no problem at all. whether the foam is all one piece or split like that won't make any difference.
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Maniac0908 Major 167 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: Alpine White 07 335xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Towson, MD iTrader: (2)	Iv got the same issue but mines at the front on the bottom, it was a plastic piece with holes in is. Anyone know what part that is?
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Sheepy First Lieutenant 179 Rep 379 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Competition Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Yours has done similar mileage to mine(71k). Recently I discovered a front shock was leaking & as I was going to lower the car on Eibach pro springs anyway decided to replace all shocks & bump stops at the same time. Once removed I found all shocks not rebounding & 3 of the 4 bump stops needed replacing. Replacement Sachs shocks without the BMW badge can be bought online for half the price of the dealers, certainly over here in UK anyway.
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