Problem with end links after coilovers installs

zybar · 09-09-2013, 06:53 AM

Has anybody had issues with their end links after installing coilovers?

There is a thread in the suspension section which suggests that this isn't that uncommon:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880875

I have been getting the clunking sound since my install and my local mechanic verified over the weekend that my front right end link needs to be replaced.

If you had this problem, did you buy longer extended end links such as these:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-21...inks-pair.aspx

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/powe...sets-p103.aspx

Or did you stick with the stock BMW ones, just longer?

George

SilverGSX · 09-09-2013, 12:24 PM

My car did the exact same thing. The links are the wrong length (depending on how much you lower it) and preload the sway bar.

They make adjustables and they don't break the bank, just need to load up the suspension and figure out how long of a link you need.

virtualbong · 09-09-2013, 07:44 PM

I had this issue when I installed lowering springs on my G35 coupe. You definitely need to install some adjustable end links. You can install yourself or just have a shop do it.

Hadley · 09-09-2013, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the links, since Turner is relatively close they can probably set us up with the proper end link

zybar · 09-11-2013, 09:38 AM

When you guys had your new end links installed, did you need to do another alignment?

George

Hadley · 09-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zybar

When you guys had your new end links installed, did you need to do another alignment?

George

nope, my mechanic just swapped out the broken link

zybar · 09-12-2013, 07:37 AM

I am all good now!

Now that I am no longer clunking, I can say that adding the coilovers is well worth it and I am hitting myself for not doing it sooner.

George

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zybar Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	Problem with end links after coilovers installs Has anybody had issues with their end links after installing coilovers? There is a thread in the suspension section which suggests that this isn't that uncommon: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880875 I have been getting the clunking sound since my install and my local mechanic verified over the weekend that my front right end link needs to be replaced. If you had this problem, did you buy longer extended end links such as these: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-21...inks-pair.aspx http://store.vacmotorsports.com/powe...sets-p103.aspx Or did you stick with the stock BMW ones, just longer? George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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Hadley Major 254 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Thanks for the links, since Turner is relatively close they can probably set us up with the proper end link
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zybar Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern New Hampshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 e90 M3 [6.00] 2011 335i with Xdrive [9.00]	I am all good now! Now that I am no longer clunking, I can say that adding the coilovers is well worth it and I am hitting myself for not doing it sooner. George __________________ 2009 E90 M3 in Space Gray with Fox Red Extended Leather and Carbon Leather Trim DCT/Evolve Tune (DCT, Servo, Engine) Cold Weather/ Premium/Technology Packages 18" Apex ARC-8 wheels + Michelin Pilot Super Sports 18" Apex ARC-7 wheels + Michelin Alpin PA4
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