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Subject: I replaced the trunk shocks and huge improvement, here is install procedure Author: cyclops : member since November, 2004 : 247 posts Posted on: 2006-03-05 15:56:18

Big improvement. I had free fall trunk when closing and had to hold it to prevent slamming closed. $65 well spent. Now will spring open after about 6" and need to pull it closed.

Here is procedure details, with part numbers and prices etc.

Trunk Shock Install Procedure PDF File

Dan


1997 740iL
140K miles, Artic Silver Metallic, Black Int.
BMWCCA member - Tejas Chapter

• I replaced the trunk shocks and huge improvement, here is install procedure (url) - cyclops 2006-03-05 15:56:18 (4528 views)
  • Good work. This is going on e38.org (nt) - davidc 2006-03-06 17:28:18 (299 views)
  • Thanx, I was asking for this a couple days ago but no one - hubbylubby 2006-03-06 10:16:28 (307 views)
    • I think it was your use of 'hammer' that scared everyone! - cyclops 2006-03-06 15:31:05 (262 views)
      • Well, I actually did use a hammer. - hubbylubby 2006-03-06 20:50:28 (231 views)
      • I better add LOL, so there is no misunderstanding!! (nt) - cyclops 2006-03-06 16:09:34 (1282 views)
  • Bettie has new ones too, I bought used off an wrecked 01 - jcarey 2006-03-05 17:45:34 (242 views)
  • Thanks - very well done! (nt) - mnhusker 2006-03-05 17:21:23 (242 views)
  • Excellent write-up on this procedure (nt) - Blue740i 2006-03-05 16:10:43 (218 views)