Hello there i bought 2 struts for my car (bmw 540i) i was wondering if there is a difference between struts i got 2 and they look the same but i read articles talking differences about struts... and i would like to change them immediately but before that i want to make sure before paying someone and not being able to install them.

Asked by Aaron0960 Oct 03, 2017 at 04:14 PM about the 2000 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD

Question type: Car Customization

Hello there i bought 2 struts for my car (bmw 540i yr 2000) i was wondering if
there is a difference between struts i got 2 and they look the same but i read
articles talking differences about struts... and i would like to change them
immediately but i want to make sure. before paying someone and not being
able to install them.

they are monroe oespectrum

also they have 5 numbers then a letter L on both of them

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Look up the specs online and compare them. Check BMW forums for recommendations.

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