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    suspension differences?

    Can someone tell me the easiest way to tell which suspension is in a 525i? Seems to be 2 different ones and front struts are different?

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    Quote Originally Posted by doubletrouble2 View Post
    Can someone tell me the easiest way to tell which suspension is in a 525i? Seems to be 2 different ones and front struts are different?
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