"bfd" > wrote in message
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> Its my understanding the BMW "dampers" are made by Boge. Its
> interesting that Bilsteins cost you *less* than OEM Boge/Sachs shocks,
> unless you're looking at the lower cost Bilstein "Touring."
>
> As to how difficult it is to replace, its definitely do-able:

Without an oxy torch, it can be a *real* ******* getting the retaining
collar off the strut to remove the shock insert.

> http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/mainte...ont_shocks.htm
>
> http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_27.htm
>
> http://home.comcast.net/%7Ewinstonfo...eplacement.htm
>
> Good Luck!

Indeed!

JB