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Fits BMW 3 (E46) 320 d
(2001)
Important compatibility info
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Bottom eye, Top pin |
| Shock Absorber Design | Telescopic Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Height | 597 mm |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Compression Height | 367 mm |
£47.58
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Left |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
£42.76
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Right |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
£42.76
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Design | Telescopic Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin, Bottom eye |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Part number of recommended accessories | SMA0169 |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Replaces | MA-00075; MA-00082 |
£59.44
Important compatibility info
| Dust protection diameter 1 | 47 mm |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Dust protection diameter 2 | 56 mm |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Height of bump stop | 105 mm |
| Diameter 1 bump stop | 15 mm |
| Dust protection height | 198 mm |
| Diameter 2 bump stop | 56 mm |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
£15.21
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Type | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
| Function | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
£4.56
Important compatibility info
| Weight | 0.17 kg |
| Material | PU (Polyurethane) |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
- 2x Febi Rubber Buffer, suspension (12485)
- 2x Febi Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber (12482)
£19.26
Important compatibility info
| Material | PU (Polyurethane), Plastic |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Weight | 0.192 kg |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
- 2x Febi Rubber Buffer, suspension (17286)
- 2x Febi Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber (26941)
£14.14
Important compatibility info
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Weight | 0.252 kg |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
- 2x Febi Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber (34288)
- 2x Febi Rubber Buffer, suspension (21113)
£19.82
Important compatibility info
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Weight | 0.250 kg |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
- 2x Febi Rubber Buffer, suspension (27122)
- 2x Febi Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber (26941)
£19.23
Important compatibility info
| Weight | 0.031 kg |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Material | Plastic |
| Function | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
| Type | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
£5.11
Important compatibility info
| Weight | 0.050 kg |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
| Material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 125 mm |
| Inner diameter | 60 mm. 70 mm |
| Function | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
| Type | Protective Cap/Bellow, shock absorber |
Additional Information
General Information
These products are designed to be used as originally intended and not modified for purpose. Please ensure the products are installed by a competent individual. N.B. products are usually supplied without fitting instructions.
£6.51
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Diameter 1 bump stop | 27 mm |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Dust protection diameter 2 | 66 mm |
| Height of bump stop | 86 mm |
| Dust protection diameter 1 | 60 mm |
| Dust protection height | 143 mm |
| Diameter 2 bump stop | 68 mm |
£19.93
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle |
| Dust protection diameter 1 | 47 mm |
| Function | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Type | Dust Cover Kit, shock absorber |
| Height of bump stop | 105 mm |
| Diameter 1 bump stop | 15 mm |
| Dust protection height | 198 mm |
| Diameter 2 bump stop | 56 mm |
| Dust protection diameter 2 | 56 mm |
£15.21
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Right |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Paired article numbers | 334615 |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Extra Description | Excel-G |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
£73.57
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Left |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Paired article numbers | 334614 |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Extra Description | Excel-G |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
£74.04
Important compatibility info
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Compression Height | 367 mm |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Bottom eye, Top pin |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Height | 597 mm |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Design | Telescopic Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
£46.31
Important compatibility info
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Left |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
£41.76
Important compatibility info
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Design | Suspension Strut, Damper with Rebound Spring |
| Shock Absorber System | Twin-Tube |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Placement on Vehicle | Front Axle Right |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Top pin |
£41.42
Important compatibility info
| Placement on Vehicle | Rear Axle |
| Shock Absorber Type | Gas Pressure |
| Shock Absorber Design | Telescopic Shock Absorber |
| Shock Absorber Mounting Type | Bottom eye, Top pin |
| Piston conrod diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Type | Shock Absorber |
| Function | Shock Absorber |
| Net weight | 1.61 kg |
£46.13
What are shock absorbers?
Shock absorbers are tubular devices that contain a piston with either gas or oil that help control the compression and the rebound of a suspension spring. The control of the compression and rebound of the suspension spring is essential for ensuring the tyre remains in contact with the road which affects steering, vehicle handling and braking performance. All of these factors contribute to the vehicle safety.
There are different types of shock absorber:
These are:
Standard shock absorber
Strut
Coil over
How do I choose the correct shock absorbers?
Suspension systems are often upgraded at the factory by the manufacturer depending on the specification or features of the vehicle. You will need to know if your vehicle has any upgrades to make sure you get the correct parts. We recommend that you take note if there are compatibility notes listed next to a part that is shown as correct for your vehicle.
These may include:
Standard suspension
Sport suspension (this include variations such as S-Line, M-Tec, Sports Pack etc)
Self levelling
Heavy duty (extra load)
What brand of shock absorbers should I choose?
Budget and quality are two of the main factors when choosing the correct replacement parts. Some brands such as Sachs and KYB manufacture shock absorbers for the original car brands however there are other brands that offer a great alternative. Manufacturers such as Febi, Napa and Apec offer long warranties which shows their quality and that they have confidence in their products.
How can I tell my shock absorbers needs replacing?
If you have issues with your suspension we would recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to receive an accurate diagnosis.
Some of the symptoms of failing shock absorbers are:
Shock absorber is leaking fluid
Uneven or excessive tyre wear
The vehicle suffers excessive bouncing
Driving is unstable at high speeds
Vehicle front pitches up or the rear squats when accelerating
Front of the vehicle dips low when braking
