wtb front spindles in england or here for that matter

[aearch]

i need a set of bottom spindles and strut brace to buy there and send it gaz gold for them
to modify a set of coilovers im at [email protected] ok
i think it would be easier to send another set to build then just replace so i can
still move the car

 

[Markos]

Well that escalated quickly!

FYI - I've read more than once that the strut housings changed (on the E3at least) in late '73. You may want to do some research or identify the part number on your housing before proceeding.

Other than that, perhaps you can get this seller to ship from Germany:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Federbeine-f-BMW-E9-3-0-CS-/152368688223

 

[aearch]

74 is 74
thats what i need
thanks markos

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I have doubts to those being for an E9, but rather an E3, E12 or very early E24. My understanding is the struts are different in an E9. I just checked realoem and it shows early E12 and E24 using the same part. However, I know for sure E3 takes the same springs and shocks as an E12 and E24 as I have sold 4-5 sets of lowering springs and also strut inserts and shocks for an e3 that also fit E12 and early E24.

 

[HB Chris]

E3, e9 and early e12/24 all use the same front springs, it's the rears that are different in e9 only.

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

But are the struts themselves the same??

 

[Stevehose]

No, strut gland nuts are different for sure e9 vs e12

But are the struts themselves the same??

 

[HB Chris]

Steve is correct, the gland nut is either 48mm or 50mm I think. The 74 and on cars supposedly had the spindle angle changed and the control arm was lengthened.

 

[aearch]

maybe the" ground control" setup looks like the simplest and best priced.