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10-25-2008, 06:13 PM | #2 |
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just did it.... its the exact same as the 3 series DIY.....nothing different except unplug the edc plugs to take out the shocks other than that its the same
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10-25-2008, 07:01 PM | #3 |
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Did you follow any torque specs for the bolts? I've been searching for this info, but nobody seems to care about this ... which I find quite hard to believe.
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10-27-2008, 04:23 PM | #5 |
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If I had torque specs for the bolts I'd be on this in no time. But since I don't I will wait until I get that info.
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10-27-2008, 04:27 PM | #6 | |
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Here are some pictures No special torque wrench needed. Just be careful of the bolts when you screw it back on later, as they need to be aligned properly or else you will knack the thread. Preparing for the springs. Replacing with new ones. Installed. |
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10-28-2008, 03:36 AM | #7 |
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A torque wrench isn't really anything special, but I'm just so surprised nobody has these values for the car. It's possible to over tighten or under tighten bolts isn't it?
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10-29-2008, 03:33 AM | #8 |
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Absolutely, this is THE most important part of working with your suspension (and other parts of the car). Bad things happen if you over or under torque it.
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10-29-2008, 12:53 PM | #9 |
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That's what I thought. So why don't people on here care? Haha. I'm about to call my SA for them.
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No disrespect to anyone here, but sometimes its easy to forget that appearances can be deceiving.
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10-30-2008, 03:08 AM | #13 |
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i had mine lowered on H&Rs, took it to a shop that specializes in high performance cars. i'm assuming they torqued it down to the correct specs. but then again who really knows? i could never do this myself because i don't have the proper tools. (namely the lift, which i forgot to have installed when i built the house)
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...000P?adCell=A3 And a breaker bar for those tough bolts ... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944202000P
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Do you mean torque spec on spring perch or strut housing nuts? As for strut housing, I used 14 lb-ft. Over tightening it, you will be looking at a new strut housing. As for spring, I just screwed it in with Impact gun.
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Bump so I can find this thread in the spring also.
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http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183011
^ this is a waaay faster install, took me and a friend about 2 1/2 hours. and a total of about 8 bolts.
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