2005 BMW 325i Shocks and Struts

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
• CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Bow 3 Series
• The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
• Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
• KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
• To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5257
• Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb107

SACHS Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance and quality standards. SACHS products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.

Product Features:

• TwinTube Design

Shock Absorber

Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B8 Performance Plus shock absorbers and struts deliver absolute mastery of the road surface for the performance-minded driver. Designed to push a car’s suspension to its performance peak, these shocks are specifically suited for use with special lowering springs in combination with anti-sway bars or other suspension upgrades.

Product Features:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs and production sport vehicle
• Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort
• Precision handling and optimized vehicle control
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN The increased performance and aggressive valving of the Bilstein B8 Sport shocks significantly increase the rigidity of the vehicle and is not recommended for drivers who wish retain ride quality.

Bilstein B6 Performance gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are the ideal choice for most vehicles, including full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shock absorbers and struts provide improved handling and stability, without sacrificing ride comfort. Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers offer superior damping ability that makes them ideal for the driver who demands superior performance, while maintaining an exceptional street ride.

Product Features:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Improved safety and sportiness
• Added traction and enhanced stability
• Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application The performance of the Bilstein shocks does not decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual adjustments as with conventional multi-tube shocks.

Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:

• Constant damping characteristics under any load
• Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
• Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
• High OEM quality standards

Monotube high pressure gas shock absorbers. The KYB Gas-a-Just Strut Assembly is engineered to significantly increase vehicle stability, handling and performance. Significantly increases vehicle stability, handling, and control over twin-tube designs. The KYB Gas-a-Just Strut Assembly is a more responsive mono-tube design that automatically adjusts to driving conditions and is an ideal upgrade from an OE twin-tube design.

Product Features:

• Restores OE monotube performance
• Increases performance over OE twin tube
• Completely eliminates foaming and performance fade
• Up to 30% more damping than twin tube
• Single, seamless working cylinder, heavy duty guage
• Phenolic piston seal provides consistent performance
• Additional floating piston separates oil and compresses nitrogen gas to add velocity sensitive performance
• Seamless mounts and bonded bushings adds strength and eliminates noise

The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit shock absorber is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Restores a vehicle’s originally designed handling and control

Product Features:

• Direct fit application for ease of installation
• Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
• Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
• The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
• Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
• Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUVs

The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium shocks to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control shocks adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:

• Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
• Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
• Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
• Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
• Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
• PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
• Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
• OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
• Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.

Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:

• QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
• GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
• EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
• CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
• COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs

Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B8 Performance Plus shock absorbers and struts deliver absolute mastery of the road surface for the performance-minded driver. Designed to push a car’s suspension to its performance peak, these shocks are specifically suited for use with special lowering springs in combination with anti-sway bars or other suspension upgrades.

Product Features:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs and production sport vehicle
• Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort
• Precision handling and optimized vehicle control
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN The increased performance and aggressive valving of the Bilstein B8 Sport shocks significantly increase the rigidity of the vehicle and is not recommended for drivers who wish retain ride quality.

Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B6 Performance gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are the ideal choice for most vehicles, including full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shock absorbers and struts provide improved handling and stability, without sacrificing ride comfort. Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers offer superior damping ability that makes them ideal for the driver who demands superior performance, while maintaining an exceptional street ride.

Product Features:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Improved safety and sportiness
• Added traction and enhanced stability
• Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application The performance of the Bilstein shocks does not decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual adjustments as with conventional multi-tube shocks.

Finish: Yellow Paint Bilstein B6 Performance gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are the ideal choice for most vehicles, including full-size sedans, SUVs and trucks. These shock absorbers and struts provide improved handling and stability, without sacrificing ride comfort. Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers offer superior damping ability that makes them ideal for the driver who demands superior performance, while maintaining an exceptional street ride.

Product Features:

• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Improved safety and sportiness
• Added traction and enhanced stability
• Increased durability and performance while maintaining ride comfort
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN for each vehicle specific application The performance of the Bilstein shocks does not decline from age, use or heat, requiring no compensating manual adjustments as with conventional multi-tube shocks.

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
• Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
• Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
• Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
• Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
• Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
• Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
• Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
• Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
• Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.

Strut Assembly

Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:

• Constant damping characteristics under any load
• Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
• Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
• High OEM quality standards

The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Assembly is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Patented valving plus pressurized nitrogen gas account for riding comfort and, at the same time, dramatically reduce the aeration or foaming that commonly occur in shock absorber and cause its performance to start fading, even after only a few minutes in operation.

Product Features:

• Restores OE performance
• One way anti-foaming valve reduces foaming and performance fade
• Three stage dual valving
• Teflon coated piston valve
• Seamless inner cylinder and eye ring, no leaks
• Bonded bushings and sleeves
• Hard chromed piston rod

Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:

• Constant damping characteristics under any load
• Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
• Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
• High OEM quality standards

SACHS Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance and quality standards. SACHS products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.

Product Features:

• TwinTube Design

SACHS Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance and quality standards. SACHS products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.

Product Features:

• TwinTube Design

The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:

• Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
• Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
• Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
• Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
• Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
• PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
• Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability

The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:

• Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
• Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
• Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
• Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
• Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
• PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
• Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability

Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:

• Constant damping characteristics under any load
• Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
• Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
• High OEM quality standards

Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:

• Constant damping characteristics under any load
• Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
• Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
• High OEM quality standards

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Carquest complete strut assemblies include all the components required for strut replacement. The Carquest strut assembly has been rigorously quality-tested, providing high-quality, proven reliability and reducing installation time. The Carquest strut assembly has been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:

• Premium quality, U.S. grade steel, corrosion resistant coil spring.
• NOK seals, steel piston valves, hard-chromed piston rod and premium oil.
• Urethane rubber molded boot kit & bumper.
• OEM quality upper strut mount, bearing plate and brackets.
• Ready to install. Save time, eliminating installation processes like removing coil springs.
• An economical replacement alternative to ensure a complete repair. Save money from investing in expensive spring compressors.

Strut Assembly

Strut Assembly

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• Easy to install
• Restores like-new steering and handling
• Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Incorporates proven design and engineering features

The Lemfoerder shock mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
• OE style mounts and fasteners
• Resistant to oil and other contaminants
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

SHOCK MOUNT

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE requirements
• Helps restore steering and handling

The Corteco Shock mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
• Reduces squeaks, rattles, and vibration noise
• Resistant to oil and other contaminants
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

The Meyle shock mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
• OE style mounts and fasteners
• Resistant to oil and other contaminants
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Strut Mounting Kit

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• Easy to install
• Restores like-new steering and handling
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
• Incorporates proven design and engineering features

Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:

• REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
• PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
• KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
• ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
• BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts

STRUT BELLOWS

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Prevents tire noise and vibration

Strut Mount

Anti-vibration parts dampen vibration harmonics from the engine and drive line components to rest of the vehicle. This in turn reduces vibration and noise which can be felt and heard while the vehicle is in operation. Rein Automotive anti-vibration parts are application specific and match the design and function of the OE parts

Product Features:

• Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances
• Rubber components match the shore hardness of the original equipment mount to ensure maximum performance and product longevity
• High corrosion resistance
• All bearings included are produced by an Original Equipment manufacturer ensuring the highest quality and performance