BMW M4 Shock Absorber Replacement Parts

The F82 M4 ran from 2014 to 2020, while the current G82 M4 launched in 2021 — these are completely different generations with different suspension architectures, so parts do not cross between them. A shock absorber from an F82 will not fit a G82. Always confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration plate.

Both years fall within the F82 generation (2014–2020), so the basic fitment should be compatible. However, whether any mid-generation suspension updates affect interchangeability is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as these variants are not always obvious from the year alone.

Trim level itself does not affect shock absorber fitment — the mounting points and strut design are generation-specific, not cosmetic-trim-specific. That said, whether a Competition or standard M4 has a different spring or damper rate set-up that changes the part number is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as that is a mechanical specification rather than a trim distinction.

Yes, side absolutely matters for shock absorbers — nearside (NS, left) and offside (OS, right) are handed parts and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need before ordering.

The F82 M4 shares its body shell era with the F32 4 Series but uses a different, uprated suspension setup, so the shock absorbers are not the same parts. You should source a shock absorber specifically from an M4 donor car, and confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration.

The BMW M4 has been sold with different engine variants across its generations — for example the S55 straight-six in the F82 era and the S58 in the G82 — and suspension specifications can differ accordingly. Give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the exact spec of your car and match the correct part.