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FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit

FCS 8341522 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

Brand FCS 8341522
Position Rear
Compressed Length 14.45
Extended Length 23.98
Stroke Length 9.53
Product line FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
Fits BMW · 65 vehicles

Shock absorber assembly kit. Complete suspension component for a straightforward replacement.

Engineered with 9.53 in. of stroke for controlled suspension travel.

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Suspension Shock Absorbers are typically replaced in pairs, axle by axle.
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Rear Shock Absorber Assembly for BMW

The FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit 8341522 is a rear suspension shock absorber assembly for select BMW 3 Series models. It is built around a 14.45 compressed length, 23.98 extended length, and 9.53 stroke length to match the rear suspension travel requirements of the listed applications.

FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit 8341522 is a direct-fit rear replacement for BMW 325i, 325Ci, 330i, 330Ci, 330xi, 323i, 323Ci, 328i, 328Ci, 323is, 328is, 318i, 318is, 325is, and related 3 Series variants listed below.

Key Features

  • Rear suspension shock absorber assembly for BMW 3 Series applications
  • Compressed length: 14.45
  • Extended length: 23.98
  • Stroke length: 9.53
  • Fits rear suspension locations only
  • Application-specific fitment for vehicles with top mount requirements noted below
  • Part number: 8341522

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. M-Technik suspension.
  • Fits 2006 BMW 330Ci, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount; exclude sport suspension.
  • Fits 2001-2004 BMW 330Ci, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount; exclude sport suspension.
  • Fits 2005 BMW 330Ci, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 325i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. M-Technik suspension.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330i, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount; exclude adaptive control suspension.
  • Fits 2001-2005 BMW 330xi, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount.
  • Fits 2000 BMW 323Ci, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount.
  • Fits 1999-2000 BMW 323i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount.
  • Fits 2000 BMW 328Ci, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount.
  • Fits 1996-2000 BMW 328i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. M-Technik suspension.
  • Fits 1998-1999 BMW 323is, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1996-1999 BMW 328is, rear; sold in pairs; with top mount.
  • Fits 1998 BMW 318i, rear; to 03/1998.
  • Fits 1998 BMW 318is, rear; to 03/1998.
  • Fits 1998 BMW 323i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1993-1997 BMW 318i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1993-1997 BMW 318is, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1993-1995 BMW 325i, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. M-Technik suspension; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1993-1995 BMW 325is, rear; sold in pairs; w/ top mount; exc. M-Technik suspension; exc. sport suspension.
  • Fits 1992 BMW 318i, rear; from 06/1992.
  • Fits 1992 BMW 318is, rear; from 06/1992.
  • Fits 1992 BMW 325i, rear; from 06/1992.
  • Fits 1992 BMW 325is, rear; from 06/1992.

What This Part Helps Address

  • Rear-end bounce or oscillation after bumps
  • Excessive body movement during braking or cornering
  • Uneven rear tire wear caused by worn damping
  • Noisy or unstable rear suspension behavior
  • Loss of ride control on BMW 3 Series rear suspension systems

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s suspension package before ordering, especially for M-Technik, sport suspension, and adaptive control suspension exclusions listed in the fitment data. Confirm rear mounting style and top mount requirements against the vehicle before installation. Use the exact year, model, and suspension notes shown for the application, including 1998 cutoff and 1992 build-date notes where specified.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

FCS 8341522 is cataloged as a suspension shock absorber assembly kit for the listed BMW rear applications. The product dimensions provide the key fitment measurements used to match rear suspension travel and installation geometry for the specified 3 Series models.

This part fits 65 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypePositionNotes
2006BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2006BMW330CiCoupeRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2005BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2005BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2005BMW330CiConvertibleRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2005BMW330iRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Adaptive Control Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2005BMW330xiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2004BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2004BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2004BMW330CiCoupeRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2004BMW330iRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Adaptive Control Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2004BMW330xiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2003BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2003BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2003BMW330CiCoupeRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2003BMW330iRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Adaptive Control Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2003BMW330xiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2002BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2002BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2002BMW330CiCoupeRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2002BMW330iRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Adaptive Control Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2002BMW330xiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2001BMW325CiRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2001BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2001BMW330CiCoupeRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2001BMW330iRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; Exclude Adaptive Control Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2001BMW330xiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2000BMW323CiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2000BMW323iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2000BMW328CiRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
2000BMW328iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1999BMW323iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1999BMW323isCoupeRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1999BMW328iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1999BMW328isRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW318iSedanRearTo 03/1998; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW318isRearTo 03/1998; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW323iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW323isCoupeRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW328iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1998BMW328isRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1997BMW318iSedanRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1997BMW318isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1997BMW328iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1997BMW328isRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1996BMW318iSedanRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1996BMW318isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1996BMW328iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1996BMW328isRearSold in Pairs; With Top Mount; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1995BMW318iSedanRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1995BMW318isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1995BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1995BMW325isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1994BMW318iSedanRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1994BMW318isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1994BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1994BMW325isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1993BMW318iSedanRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1993BMW318isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1993BMW325iRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1993BMW325isRearSold in Pairs; w/ Top Mount; Exc. M-Technik Suspension; Exc. Sport Suspension; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1992BMW318iSedanRearFrom 06/1992; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1992BMW318isRearFrom 06/1992; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1992BMW325iRearFrom 06/1992; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit
1992BMW325isRearFrom 06/1992; FCS Shock Absorber Assembly Kit