[njdangelo]

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Looking for a set of OEM rear shocks with EDC for my 340i xdrive. Just exploring options before purchasing new.
Thanks,
Nick

[johnung]

Originally Posted by njdangelo

Looking for a set of OEM rear shocks with EDC for my 340i xdrive. Just exploring options before purchasing new.
Thanks,
Nick

I've heard that Bilstein B6 Damptronic are the way to go. Would think that may be a better option than used stock EDC dampers that could leak and go bad on you at any time. Unless you aren't keeping the car long.

[njdangelo]

Originally Posted by johnung

I've heard that Bilstein B6 Damptronic are the way to go. Would think that may be a better option than used stock EDC dampers that could leak and go bad on you at any time. Unless you aren't keeping the car long.

Yea that is definitely a fear. I would go with the B6 but I just had the fronts replaced under warranty with OEM so I think I will go with the same just to match. I was just reaching out to see if someone had recently purchased and upgraded lol I know it's a long shot but figured I'd ask

[johnung]

Originally Posted by njdangelo

Yea that is definitely a fear. I would go with the B6 but I just had the fronts replaced under warranty with OEM so I think I will go with the same just to match. I was just reaching out to see if someone had recently purchased and upgraded lol I know it's a long shot but figured I'd ask

Worth asking...

[johnung]

Originally Posted by njdangelo

Yea that is definitely a fear. I would go with the B6 but I just had the fronts replaced under warranty with OEM so I think I will go with the same just to match. I was just reaching out to see if someone had recently purchased and upgraded lol I know it's a long shot but figured I'd ask

If you are going to spend money on new Adaptive rear dampers (unless you can find those used stock ones cheap), I really suggest putting that money towards a much better made Bilstein B6 Damptronic.

You are correct to be concerned, but when I was researching for someone else I remember that it was possible to replace just one axle at a time. Bilstein's product literature says to replace in pairs (as opposed to singles). They don't say that they must be replaced in fours.

Farkle! Is the guy to double check with on this subject. See what his opinion is on replacing just the rears with B6 Damptronic since the OEM Adaptive front pair has recently been replaced.