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12-05-2018, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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e92 m3 rear sway bar links, impossible to remove old link?
Hey guys so I really can't find any info on this.
For the REAR sway bar end links. The bottom link has a bolt, and to remove that bolt you unscrew it (backs the bolt head up) against the axle. Right before you can unscrew the bolt another turn it's tight against the hub of the axle. There doesn't seem to be any play in the axle or that area at all. Any ideas? Can't find anyone else doing this online. |
12-05-2018, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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its the 2:00 mark in this video, but even they can't capture a good angle.
Also this fellow can easily access the bolt, his axle is a bit further away. This is an e90 sedan and I have an e92 m3 however. |
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12-18-2020, 06:40 PM | #7 |
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Same, I used a shorter, higher grade bolt from a local nut & bolt store. I've been using them with the Hotchkis sway bar with BW endlinks since Feb 2019 with no issues.
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01-08-2022, 09:37 AM | #10 |
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Like everyone is mentioning, unscrew the bolt out as much as possible. Use a Dremel or cutting tool to remove 3/4 of the bolt that's unscrewed. Then use your fingers to unscrew the rest and remove the end link. The factory rear endlinks have a bolt that is to long to remove without doing WAY to much to axels and hubs to save the bolt. Trust me, I did the LONG way of removing the axle to save the bolt since I was thinking of reusing it. Such a pain in the ass and not worth it. I was installing the Hotchkis sway bars and end links as well.... huge difference in handling. Then the aftermarket endlinks and bolts go in with ease due to the shorten sizes difference.
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Getting the bottom bolt back in with the new droplinks was a little bit of a pain finding the thread tip, but not that much of a hassle really. It's just a tight space to work in and you can only use a 13mm spanner to make small turns of the bottom bolt. Shouldn't need to cut the bolt or remove axles etc. |
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04-18-2022, 11:43 AM | #17 |
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Agreed, you must cut the lower end link bolt to remove. While you're replacing bolts, my suggestion is to get hex head bolts to replace the allen head bolts mounting the sway bar to the subframe. It took me forever to get the rear bolt out on one side....I still have to do the passenger side. I assume access is much easier if I remove the fuel filler hose? My subframe is currently lowered, but I haven't taken any of the bolts completely out yet. This project is one of the biggest PITA projects I can think of. I skipped it on an e90 M3, regretting this process on my e92.... Someone please tell me it's worth it on a track. The car has solid subframe bushings, B16 damptronic, plus a front Hotchkis and now adding the rear. 285 30/18 RT660 square....I haven't tried these tires yet, getting the car ready for MSR Cresson on Monday.
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I ran the Hotchkis bar with stock end links front and rear
Did the same on the F80 |
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No. It worked well on the E9X and then i used the same on the F8X
I prefer oem end links whenever possible. Quieter and cheaper! |
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I'm at OEM ride height (OEM EDC/springs), and it is TIGHT at full droop.
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I'm not sure. I don't have the E90 with me so I can't check. Hopefully after July sometime I get it back
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