[VTMike]

Obviously need new springs...thinking I'll do both strut/shocks while I'm at it.

Any opinions on which brand(s) to go with/what to avoid?


Dealer says I need the following parts (BMW numbers, of course):
REAR SPRINGS 33-53-6-794-654
UPPER SPRING PAD 33-53-6-775-751
LOWER SPRING PAD 33-53-6-856-172
REAR SHOCK/STRUT 33-52-6-789-379
REAR STRUT MOUNTS 33-50-6-863-299

Sachs for the strut?
Some folks are saying Sachs 314-877 while ECS has the Sachs with the same number as the BMW.
Lemforder for the strut mounts?

I'd love to hear if anyone can confirm 314-877 and THIS are the same.
ECS also has TRW...but I've read that they're not as good as the Sachs.

I've also read a few that say Bilstein while others say to stick with Sachs.

Other than these 2 components, I don't see many options outside of BMW-branded parts.

[SWFLf10]

I’ve used Sachs on my ‘15 535 without issue. I also replaced all the suspension arms and mounts at the same time. I believe I went with Lemforder.

[VTMike]

Were you having additional issues that coaxed you to do that, or just changing out everything while you were working in the area?

I'm seeing the link arm and lateral arms, but wasn't thinking of those, per se.

For reference, I'm using this parts diagram to explore:

[SWFLf10]

Originally Posted by VTMike

Were you having additional issues that coaxed you to do that, or just changing out everything while you were working in the area?

I'm seeing the link arm and lateral arms, but wasn't thinking of those, per se.

For reference, I'm using this parts diagram to explore:

I had a vibration issue that I just could not solve. And the car was getting up there in mileage so I figured why not. Not sure what solved my vibration, could have been a combination of struts and suspension arms. I did them at the same time. It definitely made a huge improvement for me.

[VTMike]

Parts ordered....now I just need to decide if I'm going to do the labor or have a nearby shop do the work for me.