02-27-2024, 01:22 PM | #1 |
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Rear Control Arm Eccentric Bolt Question
I’m currently swapping out the suspension of my car and when removing the eccentric bolt on the driver side rear control arm the impact must’ve messed up the threads, so I ordered a replacement bolt.
The bolt came in but looks like a totally different size, I confirmed with FCP before ordering that it’s the correct part number. I even called bmw parts and they also confirmed it’s the right part number. Honestly not sure what to do at this point has anyone ever experienced this? I attached a picture for reference. FCP bolt Diameter : 10.9mm Washer diameter: 28mm Length: 84.5mm Bolt off car: Diameter: 14mm Washer diameter: 33mm Length: 105mm |
02-27-2024, 07:24 PM | #2 | |
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07146888627 Edit: you want the p/n above which is item 14 in the pictures. What you ordered was item 7 (3330678480), M12X1.5X85-10.7 Both items are eccentric bolts. 07146888627 is for the lower camber arm whereas 3330678480 is for the lower wishbone. Last edited by M3SQRD; 02-27-2024 at 07:45 PM.. |
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Thank you so much for the detailed response, I really appreciate it! Just ordered item 14! |
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02-28-2024, 02:30 AM | #4 |
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In regard to messing the threads up.
Those bolts are a kind of self tapping bolt, they have a slight taper, and the thread is quite relatively soft. They are definitely a once only use bolt. The new bolt will re-tap the thread If you have reused the bolt on the opposite side, you should change it as well |
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