335i rear shock mounts

BaseM3 · 01-24-2012, 08:25 PM

Going to replace my rear shocks with the BMW performance version. While I'm in there should I replace the upper mounts? I know this was a weak spot on the e36 resulting in glunking noises going over bumps. What other OEM mounts would be an upgrade? Would the M3 mounts be better, would they fit and any ride differences?
Thanks

Looking at the realoem page it doesn't look like there are any mounts! Is this right?

cvc 22349a · 01-24-2012, 08:37 PM

Only other mounts I know of that'll work are Dinan. I don't think M3 upper mounts will fit. I know the M3 lower mounts are completely different. If you're not going going to install lowering springs, Dinan mounts aren't recommended. Search rear shock mounts in this forum; there's 1 or 2 good threads..

Bcube · 01-25-2012, 08:57 AM

Inspect your (rear) lower rubber shock mounts attached to the lower struts. Both sides of mine were worn out - but that was probably a function of mileage as I had over a 100K when I changed out shocks.

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BaseM3 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jacksonville fl iTrader: (1)	335i rear shock mounts Going to replace my rear shocks with the BMW performance version. While I'm in there should I replace the upper mounts? I know this was a weak spot on the e36 resulting in glunking noises going over bumps. What other OEM mounts would be an upgrade? Would the M3 mounts be better, would they fit and any ride differences? Thanks Looking at the realoem page it doesn't look like there are any mounts! Is this right? __________________ 11 Space Grey, M-DCT Base M3 Last edited by BaseM3; 01-24-2012 at 08:33 PM.. Reason: Part update
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01-24-2012, 08:37 PM	#2
cvc 22349a Colonel 164 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	Only other mounts I know of that'll work are Dinan. I don't think M3 upper mounts will fit. I know the M3 lower mounts are completely different. If you're not going going to install lowering springs, Dinan mounts aren't recommended. Search rear shock mounts in this forum; there's 1 or 2 good threads.. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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01-25-2012, 08:57 AM	#3
Bcube Been there, wrecked that. 18 Rep 547 Posts Drives: '07 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Inspect your (rear) lower rubber shock mounts attached to the lower struts. Both sides of mine were worn out - but that was probably a function of mileage as I had over a 100K when I changed out shocks. __________________ -Brian ~199K miles. I -still- don't fear my 335i.
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