FCS 8341522 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

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.