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Kibokojoe
03-20-2010, 09:36 PM
I can't believe it the left side upper strut mount is broken. Found this out today when jacking up the 5 I notice that the upper strut cap was loose and when I removed it I saw there was a gap between the upper washer and the rubber top of the mount. I took the cap and washer off the other side to compare and notice that on the good side the washer sits right on top of the rubber top. These are OEM BMW parts they cost $140 apiece. I am getting tired of paying premium prices for crap. Don't know if I got these from getBMWparts.com or autohausaz or pelican parts but it was one of these three. I know I bought them in the summer of 07. Unfortunately I don't have a receipt to prove it.

Frustrating to say the least
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj225/kibokojoe/strutmount.jpg

BigKriss
03-20-2010, 09:55 PM
thats too bad. I'm still on my original items.

shogun
03-21-2010, 06:09 AM
still my first ones in , checked them last year when I replaced front and rear rubber dust boots on the shocks, still o.k., so I decided to keep them inside just to test how long they last. Have new ones on stock here from Meyle alredy on stand by

bmwrp8
03-22-2010, 01:19 PM
i broke mine last year. had a little ding in the hood too:(

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i85/bmwrp8/03-09-08_1805.jpg

Kibokojoe
03-22-2010, 08:06 PM
Wow

dennyg
03-23-2010, 07:23 AM
Ken, Try this guy. I bought some oem boge from this guy. They have an indy bmw shop in PA and he was very reasonable. Way less then bmw quoted you. His phone is 215-348-3121 and cell is 215-688-1350 Or email him at: Cmuzyy@aol.com

Tiger
03-23-2010, 09:05 AM
That's Zygmunt Motor... I recognize the email address.

bimmerparts.com

shogun
04-15-2010, 11:50 AM
and the answer is
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42698

Kibokojoe
04-15-2010, 11:57 AM
Yes and it only took me 3 years :)