Rear Spring Strut BMW i3 I01 REx Right O/S Suspension Shock Absorber 6880102

Rear Spring Strut BMW i3 I01 REx Right O/S Suspension Shock Absorber is an original suspension component designed for the rear axle on the passenger side. As part of the Shock absorber and strut mounts group, it ensures proper wheel guidance, body stability, and predictable vehicle behavior during daily operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6880102-1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6880102
• Substitutable numbers: 6880102, 33526880102, 33506852228, 6852228, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Shock & Strut Mounts

Purpose and function in the BMW i3 I01 REx suspension

The presented item is a rear right spring strut responsible for vibration damping and controlling spring operation in the hybrid BMW i3 I01 with the REx generator. The properly tuned damping characteristics allow for maintaining body stability during acceleration, braking, and traversing uneven surfaces, which translates into safe and predictable vehicle handling.

Thanks to its factory design tailored to the specifics of the lightweight BMW i3 platform, the component works in harmony with other rear suspension parts, reducing body roll and improving ride comfort while maintaining precise steering response.

Construction and mounting fitment

The spring strut has been designed specifically for operation on the rear axle on the right side, taking into account the suspension geometry and weight distribution characteristic of the REx version. The appropriate mounting points allow for direct installation in place of a worn component, without the need for structural modifications or adaptations.

Original upper and lower mounts ensure proper load transfer from the body to the wheel while simultaneously reducing unwanted vibrations. Such a solution promotes the preservation of factory handling parameters, which is particularly important in electric and hybrid vehicles, where suspension precision also affects the efficiency of driver assistance systems.

Benefits of using the original rear strut

Using the original Rear Spring Strut BMW i3 I01 REx Right O/S Suspension Shock Absorber allows you to maintain the integrity of the entire chassis system. Compared to aftermarket replacements, the factory component offers:

• a secure fit to the body and chassis structure,
• preservation of the damping characteristics intended by the manufacturer,
• stable handling under loads typical for the version with the REx generator,
• consistent operation with other rear suspension components.

As a result, the driver receives predictable vehicle reactions, and the suspension system operates within the parameters assumed by BMW engineers, which is significant for both safety and the durability of other components.

Condition, origin, and service application

The offered strut belongs to the group of used BMW parts, making it an attractive service solution for post-accident repairs, replacing a worn shock absorber, or restoring factory driving characteristics in older BMW i3 I01 REx models. A used component allows for optimizing repair costs while maintaining original construction and mounting fitment.

The element is suitable both for a single replacement of the right rear strut and for broader suspension work, where it is necessary to restore correct geometry and even operation on both sides of the rear axle.

Repair expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear suspension area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as additional struts, mounts, or brackets, check out the available parts in the BMW shock absorber and strut mounts category.

In situations where new components are unavailable in the authorized service network or their cost is too high, it is worth considering professionally selected parts from dismantling – you can find more on this topic in the article on using dismantled parts for repairing older models.