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08-28-2017, 07:47 PM | #24 |
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09-01-2017, 10:06 PM | #27 | |
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OP, thank you for the thorough write-up and including pictures.
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09-03-2017, 07:57 AM | #28 |
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Looks easy - but I struggle
I did a spring and strut change-out on my 335i and I came away with 2 thoughts:
1. My God the rears are were easy to do - why would I pay anyone to do this. 2. OMG the fronts were difficult because I did not have air tools, the spring compressor part scared the hell out of me and oh yes I chipped my fender paint getting the strut out ~ I will pay to have the fronts done. However -- love the pics and DIY --- this type of post is what will make this site in the years to come. GREAT WORK! |
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09-03-2017, 10:37 AM | #29 | |
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Which method did you use on the fronts? OP's? |
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09-03-2017, 12:20 PM | #30 |
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This was the method to the madness
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65204
I was successful -- 1st time around is always a learning experience but like CV boots --- once is enough. |
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09-03-2017, 08:19 PM | #31 |
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When I get my Dinan springs I'm going to use Nisfan's method. And I've ordered several new tools, because having the correct tools is the key.
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09-05-2017, 01:20 PM | #34 |
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Just finished mine up last night. There is a big difference in signed in the rear, as far as the car squatting less under heavy acceleration.
Feels pretty good in every other aspect as well. Definitely what the car needed. I didn't even have a chance to see how it looked because I finished after dark and took the company car to work today. |
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09-25-2017, 10:55 AM | #37 |
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How does the rear leveling sensor pop out? Is there some special way?
I tried yanking at the thing and could not get the ball to pop out of its socket. I pulled until the black part (held by finger in below image) was bending/flexing and still nothing. I gave up for fear of breaking the part. |
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Dont have the exact toque specs off my head to be honest..But i do know that the Bolt for the Front swivel bearing(steering knuckle) that pinches the lower portion of the Strut needs to be replaced. Along with the upper mount bolts for the Stut mount hat need to be replaced as well. You did a great write up imo. I also like to add that anyone that has no experience with spring compressors in the past should most likely not being using one.... i know i may get hate for saying that..but i just dont have much hope in society these days lol. Spring compressors can be very dangerous if not used correctly.
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Quick question. Do you just loosen the LCA or do you actually remove it? One of the pictures shows it still attached once you take the strut out. Thanks for the great writeup! It's helped a ton.
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12-20-2017, 05:03 PM | #44 |
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Hey, guys. I need some help. I've been able to install them and I followed the directions. I have clicking near the top of the strut mounts. I've closely looked at the springs and they are installed correctly. They look just like the photos that the OP posted. Has anybody else had this issue? I'm at a loss.
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