12-09-2018, 06:19 PM | #1 |
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Front strut replacement
Just found out after 113000 miles that I need to replace my left front strut. Then I got a call from my local mechanic telling me the replacement parts for this will be over $2000! Wow. I figured it would be expensive but that seems like overkill. I have DHP on my 2012 35i. I'm not ready to trade in just yet so I guess I have to do it. My mechanic said the rears were ok but I wonder if I should replace them as well. They are less expensive than the fronts. I understand that he front struts also come with a bunch of other parts necessary. What are others paying for strut replacement? I called the dealer and they want over $2800 for just the parts and I'm figuring that they would charge 4 hours flat rate to do it.
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12-10-2018, 08:02 AM | #3 |
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Yeah I'm the original owner and 113000 miles on original shocks/struts. I think the actual cost for all the parts is $2800 for both front struts and other supporting parts. I like the ride with the DHP but wonder how much it would be to replace the same front struts if I didn't have the DHP.
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12-10-2018, 09:02 AM | #4 | |
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You could buy Bilstein shocks for half that. and replace all 4... Gotta pay to play. |
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12-10-2018, 10:23 AM | #5 |
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Slightly unrelated, but yesterday when I was doing my wheels I noticed a massive dent in my strut! No idea how it got there or if it changes the way the car drives. Figured i'd just share on all things struts!
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12-10-2018, 11:11 AM | #6 |
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Strut story time: Got into a pretty hefty accident in my X3 back in May, also went offroading a few times, but left front strut was leaking and got replaced under warranty. I remember hearing the damper compressing when it was leaking, but the new one doesn't make any noise at all. Doesn't matter a whole lot since I'm putting coilovers in soon, but nice to have everything in order at 50K miles.
Get those warranties in people! I had 750 miles left when they did this job.
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12-10-2018, 03:44 PM | #7 |
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You could buy all 4 for 3 grand and have a better system:
https://www.kwsuspensions.com/produc...-39020032.html I'd choose those instead. |
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Plus I thought you said 2000 in parts only, of course there's labour as any part (including yours)... It's actually less labour to install these; a little. But good luck with the install. Cheers |
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12-11-2018, 10:29 AM | #12 |
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For the 3.5 they have only for facelift. OP has a 2012 therefore is not listed
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12-12-2018, 12:49 PM | #13 |
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DHP costs you twice...as the option and when you have to replace them...but is it worth it?
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