Bmw E36 Rear Spring Replacement

The rear ride height of an e30 or e36 3 series will often drop too low due to aftermarket lowering spring sets trunk cargo large stereo systems etc.

Bmw e36 rear spring replacement.

Place the 16mm box end wrench over the top nut and then use the oval socket and appropriate box end wrench to hold the rod steady while you remove the top nut. Replacement spring pads are available in 10 millimeters part number 33 53 1 136 387 or 5 millimeters part number 33 53 1 136 385. If springs are to be replaced now is the time to do that because with the shock disconnected from the trailing arm it will be possible to push the trailing arm down far enough to pull the spring out. When you put the replacement spring in be sure to use the stock rubber spring isolator pads between the spring and the perch unless you don t mind your bmw creaking like an old trail wagon as it cruises down the road.

If you encounter tire clearance problems you can raise up the rear of the car by substituting the upper rear spring pad with a thicker one. Jd decided that his daily needed to be lower. The bmw z3 is equipped with separate shocks absorbers and coil springs in the rear. Replacement rear spring pad brand.

For the front suspension bmw utilizes a combined shock absorber and coil spring assembly referred to as a macpherson strut. These spring pads of varying thickness replace your stock spring pads to add rear ride height when needed. You can set the denomination in your cart during checkout. Stock e36 thickness is 7 5 millimeters.

Disassemble the shock assemblies to acquire whatever parts you think you need. Bmw offers 3 different thickness top isolator pads for the e36 m3 rear springs. The rear coil springs on z3 models have a tendency to break at the last two lower turns of the spring. Bmw e36 m3 s52 3 2l oe rear.

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