I am in the process of ordering the parts to replace the rear shocks on my 89 535i.

I know that on bmwe34.net it said that I should also order new shock mounts i.e. specifically Boge shock mounts. If I am installing the Bilstein HD shocks do I still order the Boge shock mounts?

Anyone who has done this before do you know what comes with the shocks when you order them? The reason I ask is that BavAuto sells a Shock Installation kit that has replacements for the common wear parts...


From the BavAuto website...
While changing shocks, you may want to replace some common wear parts at the same time. Our shock installation kits include, upper and lower spring pads, shaft protection tubes, and compression absorbers. Complete kit has parts to install both the left and right rear shocks.

Do these parts typically need to be replaced or are they included the kit with the shocks?

thanks,

Brian