Miller 6 Report post Posted March 21 Sadly someone has nudged my rear end in a car park, the Bumper on one side has lifted slightly to expose the metal carcass beneath. Whats visible beneath seems a crusty bracket of sorts. Looking through the online manuals and how to's I suspect I might as well overahaul all the brackets and fixings whilst I have the bumper off. Are most parts available still from BMW or are there any aftermarket suppliers? Any tips before I delve into the rear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan-uk 2,392 Report post Posted March 21 A surprising amount can be got from BMW so worth a try particularly for the odds and ends bits else i think its good used. 1 Miller reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller 6 Report post Posted March 21 4 minutes ago, duncan-uk said: A surprising amount can be got from BMW so worth a try particularly for the odds and ends bits else i think its good used. Thanks Duncan, Ill start a list so ready to annoy the parts guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan-uk 2,392 Report post Posted March 21 Try Cotswold on here 1 Miller reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lloydy 10 Report post Posted March 21 i renewed the rear brackets / bolts etc on my e28 and all came from the main dealer. That was about 5 yrs ago. 1 Miller reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ordnator 242 Report post Posted March 22 Ivo Christov in the Netherlands https://www.e28.nl/en/ carries most E28 bumper parts in his webshop https://www.e28.nl/en/webshop-bmw-parts/ I have had a couple of his front and rear bumper fixing packs in the past as well as a "No Longer Available" front left hand chrome bumper piece. Top bloke, honest seller, E28 nut, wholeheartedly Recommended. Regards, Mick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller 6 Report post Posted March 25 Thanks Mick, Looking through the site, I expect these are the brackets I will need. https://www.e28.nl/en/product/e28-rear-bumperbrackets/ Im waiting on my local BMW dealer to get back to me. Then Im waiting on the other project car to clear my working space before I can dismantle this.....After a year at it I was expecting a small break from fixing/cleaning car stuff. THe BMW has other plans for me! 1 Ordnator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ordnator 242 Report post Posted March 25 I have not had an M535i with the body kit but my understanding is that they have the steel bumpers underneath the plastic body kit. If my assumption is incorrect will an experienced M535i owner please correct me on this. duncan-uk used to have an M535i so may be able to confirm this. Splondike still owns an exceptional M535i, that he has restored to within 25 mm of its life, and may also be able to confirm this. RealOEM steel bumper parts: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=DC82-EUR-12-1986-E28-BMW-M535i&diagId=51_0697 RealOEM M535i Rear body kit parts: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=DC82-EUR-12-1986-E28-BMW-M535i&diagId=51_0691 The steel bumper Part numbers look to be: 51.12.1.925.753 - Bracket Left 51.12.1.925.754 - Bracket Right That said, there appear to be several brackets and supports associated with the rear body kit as well. I would recommend making double sure that you have identified the correct metal brackets before parting with your hard earned. Measure twice cut once... Regards, Mick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taffy 1 82 Report post Posted March 26 Quite Mick but the brackets are supplied in primer, paint them before installation. Kind regards, Taffy 1 Ordnator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller 6 Report post Posted March 27 Cheers Mick and everyone, incredibly helpfull. Ill dismantle first and then evaluate what I need. 1 Ordnator reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
