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Here's what I replaced. (archive)
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Posted by chris hennessey on April 08, 2002 at 22:01:05:

In Reply to: Need suspension advice posted by Rich '88 535is - Wisconsin on April 07, 2002 at 22:33:44:

Strut and shock mounts all the way around
All spring gaskets- 8 total
At the minimum you need a new top nut- they're one-time use. I also wire brushed the strut housing, treated the surface rust and put on about 5 coats of black paint. All of this sounds like a lot, but I don't plan on pulling shocks and struts for another 100k so might as well do it. Word of caution about strut housings. Don't bang them around too much- the tubes dent easily and then new shock won't fit in. Ask me how I know. Good luck- It's a doable, satisfying job.

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