Suspension Bolts Replacement

opihi5 · 07-23-2020, 06:21 PM

What hardware should be replaced when installing coil-overs? I'm putting a set of KW Clubsports on my e92 m3 with almost 50k miles and want to freshen up some of the parts/hardware. Should these be replaced with every suspension change?

Anyone who tracks or has experience with this let me know.

Bartledoo · 07-23-2020, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by opihi5

What hardware should be replaced when installing coil-overs? I'm putting a set of KW Clubsports on my e92 m3 with almost 50k miles and want to freshen up some of the parts/hardware. Should these be replaced with every suspension change?

Anyone who tracks or has experience with this let me know.

Rear schock mounts. You could also replace the rear lower shock to control arm bolts if you want.

opihi5 · 07-23-2020, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by opihi5

What hardware should be replaced when installing coil-overs? I'm putting a set of KW Clubsports on my e92 m3 with almost 50k miles and want to freshen up some of the parts/hardware. Should these be replaced with every suspension change?

Anyone who tracks or has experience with this let me know.

Rear schock mounts. You could also replace the rear lower shock to control arm bolts if you want.

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Originally Posted by opihi5

What hardware should be replaced when installing coil-overs? I'm putting a set of KW Clubsports on my e92 m3 with almost 50k miles and want to freshen up some of the parts/hardware. Should these be replaced with every suspension change?

Anyone who tracks or has experience with this let me know.

Rear schock mounts. You could also replace the rear lower shock to control arm bolts if you want.

Same for the front control arm bolts too?

Bartledoo · 07-23-2020, 07:33 PM

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Same for the front control arm bolts too?

Nah the front strut slides into a sleeve of the spindle. No load bearing bolt there as it's held by a compression collar.

shimmy23 · 07-24-2020, 07:51 PM

I didn't replace any bolts

Bartledoo · 07-24-2020, 07:56 PM

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I didn't replace any bolts

Yea, pretty unnecessary.

tdott · 07-24-2020, 07:58 PM

Replace the rear shock mounts if they don't come with new ones.

Unless there is damage/cross threaded/head rounding/rusted. You shouldn't need to replace any hardware.

Ajolives · 07-24-2020, 08:11 PM

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Replace the rear shock mounts if they don't come with new ones.

Unless there is damage/cross threaded/head rounding/rusted. You shouldn't need to replace any hardware.

Rear upper mounts/bushings @ 130k miles for the record (FL).

tdott · 07-25-2020, 09:13 PM

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Rear upper mounts/bushings @ 130k miles for the record (FL).

Were they making any noises?

Ajolives · 07-26-2020, 02:24 PM

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Rear upper mounts/bushings @ 130k miles for the record (FL).

Were they making any noises?

Yup, clunks at low speeds

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