Front upper strut mounts; hard? soft?

[lynnbilodeau]

This is addressed slightly in post #5 in this thread: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...-1985-BMW-745i

Maximillian lists two different part numbers. One is for "hard" mounts, the other for "soft".

I would assume the 745i had the hard mounts.

Hard part number 31 33 1 121 551

Soft 31 33 1 121 552

Thankfully, both are still available. About $340 for the pair with shipping.

Any input on choosing between hard and soft? And yes, I know, I am setting you guys up for some bedroom jokes.

[Hit Man X]

Let me find the set I ordered...I think they were the costlier option.

And the jokes are what you decided.

[lynnbilodeau]

If you can believe a couple sellers on ebay, the softer ones are the more expensive.

Maximillian has both part numbers but describes them both as "hard white".

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And the jokes are what you decided.

Or what my wife decided. She is just too kind to vocalize it.

[Hit Man X]

Mine is hard... -551 label.

[lynnbilodeau]

Braggart.

[lynnbilodeau]

Found one hard one on ebay. Also found one rear. Figure I may as well do both front and rear while I am at it. May have to pay retail for the other two.

[Hit Man X]

Someone has to brag...

[lynnbilodeau]

Got one on ebay for about $150. Looks like I have to pay almost $200 for the second one.