02-27-2014, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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Rear spring replacement
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I'm going to install the H&R springs on my car this weekend. And have a question for you guys. When replacing the rears.. Do both sides have to be lifted off the ground? Last time I did a job like this, was on my E36 M3. On that car I had to lift both rear sides up to get the job done. |
02-28-2014, 06:47 PM | #5 |
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The etorx nut is for the rear strut top hat. The F30 top hat bolted on with 3 etrox bolts and is accessed through the underside of the wheel well (unlike the E90). I forgot the size of the etorx nut, but you can use a regular 6-sided socket to get the 3 bolts out. I've uninstalled/installed the strut about 20 times so far and I used a socket every time.
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03-01-2014, 04:02 AM | #6 |
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Ok, thanks! I'll be buying a etorx set anyways :-) What about putting the car on jack stands? Is it safe to jack up the car using central wishbone ball joint for the front? what about the rear?
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03-01-2014, 12:16 PM | #7 |
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You should absolutely use jack stands. That is a given. As far as what jack points to use, it depends on the situation. In the rear I use the subframe. The front... I always use a spot that doesn't compressed the suspension but is solidly attached to the frame of the car.
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