front shock absorbers

[chauhat]

Hi, wonder if someone can help. I have a 1989 325i 4 door saloon (G365 BPG) and am having trouble locating two front shock absorbers as my offside one is misting. Can anyone advise where I can order these parts from please?
Also are they inserts?
Many thanks, Tej

[paultv]

I suggest you go here:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

Insert you vin and search for the part numbers ... also talk to Cotswold on here...you will find them in the trader section - they are super helpful !!
you can simply write them a message/question on the forum.

and....welcome!

Paul

[chauhat]

Thanks. Had quote from Chapmans which was higher than main dealer locally, but they were very helpfull. Just wondering if anyone is aware of any other retailer who could supply OEM products. Thanks

[tha881]

Most people opt for the Bilstein B4 as a factory replacement, these are available from autodoc at about £50 a side for the 51mm version

[rix313]

There are lots of options. As above though, can’t go wrong with a set of Bilstein B4s I fit a lot of them to customer road cars.0

[chauhat]

Thank you guys. Will look at the Bilstens