F10 rear strut

TZ · 01-29-2026, 04:22 PM

2011 535iX. Rear right spring snapped. FCP Euro doesn't have the complete struct assembly. Any suggest?

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Houranimd49 · 01-29-2026, 10:20 PM

Mine did this back in the day. Same side too, same year and also xdrive. We just replaced the springs because the shocks were fine.

They don’t typically come as a whole assembly to my knowledge.

moks_garage · 02-04-2026, 12:29 PM

I went through this and mine was EDC so it was hella annoying because I couldn't go aftermarket with out many $$$$.

The short is — the spring are matched to your VIN and are VIN specific (esp if you have m-sport etc)... call or browse BMW parts and provide them the VIN, it's likely they'll have to order them from Germany in which case you'll wait about a week. Recommended to do in pairs.

I did this myself and aside from the nerve racking compressing the spring you'll want to make sure you have replacement bolts for the bottom of the strut its huge and has to be torqued under load. you'll also need a special socket to remove the shock mount bolt.

happy to provide more tips if you have questions.. hope this helps!

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TZ Second Lieutenant 77 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, 2014 435i CO Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	F10 rear strut 2011 535iX. Rear right spring snapped. FCP Euro doesn't have the complete struct assembly. Any suggest? __________________ 2011 535i xDrive Black/Black, Michelin PS AS 4 2014 435i RWD Convertible Service Manual: www.newtis.info Part: http://www.realoem.com
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Houranimd49 Captain 894 Rep 673 Posts Drives: E82 135i, F25 xDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [10.00] 2015 BMW 640i xdriv ... [0.00] 2012 BMW X3 xDriv ... [9.40]	Mine did this back in the day. Same side too, same year and also xdrive. We just replaced the springs because the shocks were fine. They don’t typically come as a whole assembly to my knowledge.
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02-04-2026, 12:29 PM	#3
moks_garage New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 11' BMW 535xi Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I went through this and mine was EDC so it was hella annoying because I couldn't go aftermarket with out many $$$$. The short is — the spring are matched to your VIN and are VIN specific (esp if you have m-sport etc)... call or browse BMW parts and provide them the VIN, it's likely they'll have to order them from Germany in which case you'll wait about a week. Recommended to do in pairs. I did this myself and aside from the nerve racking compressing the spring you'll want to make sure you have replacement bolts for the bottom of the strut its huge and has to be torqued under load. you'll also need a special socket to remove the shock mount bolt. happy to provide more tips if you have questions.. hope this helps!
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