Rear Shock Protection Tubes

Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:35 pm

Does anyone know where I can get a set of protection tubes for the rear shocks other than originals? I can't get them off my old shocks and would prefer plastic ones. I've ordered a Boge set off ebay but they are wrong, they actually fit the front of an E36. Also got the same problem with a set of Febi shock caps I've ordered. Everything that's apparently meant for the E30 seems to be too big to fit on the rears.

Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:35 pm

The dealer mate. You should have looked on Demon Tweeks, they have Bilstein B4's on there very cheap. Ive ordered a set of rears which worked out £40 each with postage. I've emailed them regarding the front as they list 2 at different prices. Think the more expensive are for the bigger struts, but I'm yet to get a reply.

Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:43 am

I've got a set of B4's from Demon Tweeks. I posted the find on here weeks ago. I just wanted some protection tubes without paying around £40 for a pair which are metal. I've ordered a set for a Toyota Corolla so will post my findings when they arrive...

Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:56 am

I'll have a look in the garage today ,think i have a set of metal covers on a spare set of rear shock might have plastic ones too.

Are the b4 one different from standard ones?

Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:34 am

Covers from the standard Boge rear dampers fit B4s perfectly. Note that they contain the large load spreading washer for the top mount, so if any other cover is used, it's essential that you use a separate washer if it doesn't have an integral one.
Without the washer, life of the rear top mounts is about two weeks.

Sun Jun 08, 2014 12:44 pm

Got these if they are any good to you?

Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:57 pm

Koni used to have them , I just noticed my B8's dont come with any covers.

Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:01 pm

Available new from BMW for not much.
Used on E36 compact as well.

Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:34 pm

shedrool83 wrote:Got these if they are any good to you?

I'm just waiting for some to turn up off ebay. If they turn out to be of no use I'll give you a shout

Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:43 pm

Are we going to see yet another case of ebay parts costing more than OE from BMW?

Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:08 pm

Craggy73 wrote:
shedrool83 wrote:Got these if they are any good to you?
I'm just waiting for some to turn up off ebay. If they turn out to be of no use I'll give you a shout

Yeah just let me know.
If ebay ones are no good cover the postage and i'll send them to you.