Aftermarket springs with OEM shocks?

Bimmer325 · 04-11-2006, 10:45 AM

Looking to lower my ride height. my question is does changing of aftermarket springs (Eibach Pro-Kit) affect/shorten the lifespan of our OEM BMW shocks?
thanks

Nikki · 04-11-2006, 10:55 AM

Yes, it does in most every other car I know, so unless they use some special shock then it will shorten it's life. I'd like to confirm this as well.

voltron1011 · 04-11-2006, 10:58 AM

I've been told that you can expect the shocks to last another year or so after the install. It also depends on hard it's driven after the springs are installed. If you end up tracking it everyday, don't expect them to last very long.

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Bimmer325 Major 86 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY iTrader: (1)	Aftermarket springs with OEM shocks? Looking to lower my ride height. my question is does changing of aftermarket springs (Eibach Pro-Kit) affect/shorten the lifespan of our OEM BMW shocks? thanks __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox
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Nikki Major General 994 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Yes, it does in most every other car I know, so unless they use some special shock then it will shorten it's life. I'd like to confirm this as well. __________________ Nikki
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I've been told that you can expect the shocks to last another year or so after the install. It also depends on hard it's driven after the springs are installed. If you end up tracking it everyday, don't expect them to last very long.
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