06-04-2016, 07:23 PM | #1 |
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Tools needed for 2 way coilover install
Anyone that has installed suspension on their car--- Looking for a list of tools needed for the 2 way coilover install. What's needed?
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06-24-2016, 12:59 AM | #3 |
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There is a good tutorial on the ECS Tuning youtube page. I didn't see anything special except they have a tool to release the bracket that holds the base of the front struts, they don't recommend using a chisel, I wish I knew this existed before i did my e90. Assuming your shock setup is like theres you don't even need a spring compressor if you replace the upper bearing stuff. Personally that is what I would do, that would make it safer and easier than having to decompress the factory setup to get those parts. You can leave the factory stuff intact incase you want to switch back when you sell it or whatever.
Best of luck. You can find some DIY's. The setup looked almost identical to the e90 so any of those tutorials will do the job. |
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06-25-2016, 09:54 AM | #4 | |
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If for some reason you need to remove the stock top hats they are 18mm 12 point deep socket, standard hex wouldn't work for me. Use an impact gun. Follow the f80 m3 KW has DIY that's out there: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1071406 Some torque specs I found useful. FRONT: - Strut tower nut: 25 ft-lb - Strut pinch bolt: 60 ft-lb - Strut to swaybar endlink: 44 ft-lb - Brake caliper to steering knuckle: 81 ft-lb REAR: - Upper shock mount nuts: 21 ft-lb - Lower shock to trailing arm bolt: 74 ft-lb |
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