BMW E60 How to Replace Rear Shock Absorbers | DIY

If your BMW not driving like the crisp cornering machine it used to? It's probably time for a new set of shocks. The factory BMW shocks typically only last about 80 or 100 thousand km before they wear out and start failing. Failed, leaking or lifeless old shocks make your BMW feel unsettled, cause uneven tire wear and can even be dangerous. Your BMW's shocks are a critical part of the suspension system, and should keep your tires planted on the road. If your shocks haven't been replaced in 100 000 or 160 000 km, you are definitely due for a new set.

Strut, rear PN: 33526785982; M Sports suspension 33526785986; Sports suspension 33526785978

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[DaveR]

Great video all around. Helps with my upcoming replacement & approach. Love the fast view, in-line comments and quiet video. To the point. Great job!

[ImreMiliczki]

Thank you very much, very useful video!

[gmp]

Great job really well done appreciate it

[jaco]

My lower strut bolt thru-hole won't line up with the knuckle on the vehicle, it is about 2 inches lower when the top bolts are tightened. How can I get the lower hole to line up and bolt back together? Do I need a coil compressor to shrink the spring 2 inches? The control arm doesn't want to go down any more. I went with stock struts, not sport.

[ivanivanov]

Does the stock shock have a difference compared to the new one ( sport ) in lenght. Is it possible to put the sport spring on a stock shock for just lowering with oem parts ? Thank you !

[GamerPro-nwlf]

would it be possible to put front and rear shock absorbers from another car on the bmw e60? What car could it work from?

[twitchgxgge]

question, i lowered my car, now i want to put stock back on, the rotor is sitting higher up now since i lowered it and i don’t have room to fit the old one, how do i drop it down ?

[teerich]

Do you have to use new bolts and nuts on shocks and control arms?

[johnnaysmith]

Great video. Love it! Straight to the point! No stupid music, and speed up video, if needed we can always pause. Great job!

[lewis]

5:02
This bit is a real pain in the arse.