Bilstein B8 (sports) installation help

dicostal · 12-05-2015, 11:50 PM

Hello All,
Please help. I got some Bilstein B8 (sports) rear and i am trying to install them. I removed the old shock and i need to put the new one on but i am not sure which parts need to be on the shock before i mount it. Do you have some pictures on what goes underneath the dust booth and what goes on top?

Thank you all

here are some pics

i am pretty sure that the yellow bushing goes underneath the boot and so does the washer then you put the boot on. But after that i am not sure what goes on top of the boot. If I put all the parts back it goes past the whole bolt..

dicostal · 12-06-2015, 12:07 AM

I think I figured it. it goes in this order, correct?

Thank you

dicostal · 12-06-2015, 12:24 AM

I realized the bushing kit i bought also came with a washer that i was not using so i figured it had to go here:

here how it looks from in the car trunk..

Please confirm this is correct, Thanks!!

cdgatti · 12-06-2015, 06:50 AM

Congratulations! You got it all correct! It is a nice bilstein feature that the bumpstop goes underneath the dustcover protecting it from the elements. Not as nice as internal to the shock like they do the front struts but nice ntl.

On the rear you could have also used the stock oem cup instead of the black washer that monroe supplied, either way will work.

dicostal · 12-06-2015, 06:54 AM

Thanks cdgatti!!

cdgatti · 12-06-2015, 06:56 AM

what springs are you pairing with the B8's?

david in germany · 12-06-2015, 07:55 AM

Yes, as said above. Looks correct. Enjoy the ride! I love my B8 setup on my e87. If the struts ever go on my 335i, Bilstien B8s for sure!

dicostal · 12-06-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdgatti

what springs are you pairing with the B8's?

I am using stock springs. The vendor told me that is OK since I have 335i rwd with sport package

ECSTuning · 12-07-2015, 09:05 AM

Looks good Luigi! glad everything went back together pretty easy for you!

-James

dicostal · 12-07-2015, 01:09 PM

Hi All, the install was very easy once I figured out the order the parts went on the shock. Thanks for the help.

I only did my rear driver side and will do the other side this week. I noticed however that the driver side seems to make a small popping sound when going over small bumps and slow speeds. At high speeds it is perfect.
I am thinking that perhaps I did not tight the bottom enough or does the shock need to break in? I really did not have a good grip to tighten the bottom bolt but i figured that would ok since I did not want to over tighten...

I'll have double check and report back, but other inputs are welcome!!

Thanks - Luigi

ECSTuning · 12-07-2015, 01:19 PM

Make sure everything is torqued down properly when you go back over it. We layout the specs for the E9X in our coilover install video below which should be helpful.

dicostal · 12-07-2015, 01:43 PM

hahaha, that is definitely my problem. I did not torque it to 28 ftlb for sure... maybe 10
I was afraid I would break the shock. Very nice video!!! Thanks for getting back to me, appreciated!!!

bin01123 · 12-07-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdgatti

Congratulations! You got it all correct! It is a nice bilstein feature that the bumpstop goes underneath the dustcover protecting it from the elements. Not as nice as internal to the shock like they do the front struts but nice ntl.

On the rear you could have also used the stock oem cup instead of the black washer that monroe supplied, either way will work.

Would this be the same for the B6 rears?

dicostal · 12-07-2015, 11:26 PM

Man 28ftlb is tight!!! When working from under the car without jacking it up its definetly a lot more difficult. I was able to tight it a lot more. Propably two full revolutions. I have to make sure the top is tight enough as well.

cdgatti · 12-08-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bin01123

Would this be the same for the B6 rears?

yes b6 and b8 are the same. b6 is just a little longer for normal height springs.

dicostal · 12-11-2015, 02:58 PM

Hi All,

Since doing the installation on my rear driver side I am getting a thump kind of sound, like it is not tight. My rear bottom bushing that bolts to the bottom of the shocked was seized with the rust of the old shock and took a lot of effort to get the old shock out. Could this bottom bushing be causing the issue and can it be replaced? here is a pick that i took, looks a lot worse than i recalled.. lol

do you guys think this is the issue and any suggestion what I should use as a replacement if needed?

dtla1 · 12-11-2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicostal

Hi All,

Since doing the installation on my rear driver side I am getting a thump kind of sound, like it is not tight. My rear bottom bushing that bolts to the bottom of the shocked was seized with the rust of the old shock and took a lot of effort to get the old shock out. Could this bottom bushing be causing the issue and can it be replaced? here is a pick that i took, looks a lot worse than i recalled.. lol

do you guys think this is the issue and any suggestion what I should use as a replacement if needed?

Needs to be replaced for sure. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...44-33526768545

You may also want to check out Napa as they seem to have pretty competitive pricing and you can probably get it a lot quicker if it is urgent.

dicostal · 12-11-2015, 04:10 PM

wow, that is a great price and free shipping. they are local to me about 30 miles, but I will order them. Thanks!!!

dicostal · 12-11-2015, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtla1

Needs to be replaced for sure. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...44-33526768545

You may also want to check out Napa as they seem to have pretty competitive pricing and you can probably get it a lot quicker if it is urgent.

are the meyle better then these Rein (LINK) ? I do not mind spending a bit more for better quality. Thanks1!

bin01123 · 12-11-2015, 07:41 PM

I'm working on this same project using the B6 rears. I would recommend going with the Meyle. I've used a bunch of their products before and felt they are better then Lemforder (OEM) in my opinion.

dicostal · 12-17-2015, 12:37 AM

The New Meyle Shock Mounts came in today. I took the shock out and installed the new Shock Mount and put everything back together. The whole job took me one hour, but I am pretty slow and i had the liner in the trunk already pulled out. I still did not put it back in since I have to do the other side.

That said I went for a quick test drive and WOW, it was very very silent and smooth and no thumps or rattles. I am a happy camper cant wait to do the other side, perhaps tomorrow night.

on a side note you will need a star socket to take the Shock Mount out. I was lucky i had a set.

ECSTuning · 12-17-2015, 08:45 AM

12-05-2015, 11:50 PM	#1
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Bilstein B8 (sports) installation help Hello All, Please help. I got some Bilstein B8 (sports) rear and i am trying to install them. I removed the old shock and i need to put the new one on but i am not sure which parts need to be on the shock before i mount it. Do you have some pictures on what goes underneath the dust booth and what goes on top? Thank you all here are some pics i am pretty sure that the yellow bushing goes underneath the boot and so does the washer then you put the boot on. But after that i am not sure what goes on top of the boot. If I put all the parts back it goes past the whole bolt.. __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	I think I figured it. it goes in this order, correct? Thank you __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	I realized the bushing kit i bought also came with a washer that i was not using so i figured it had to go here: here how it looks from in the car trunk.. Please confirm this is correct, Thanks!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	Congratulations! You got it all correct! It is a nice bilstein feature that the bumpstop goes underneath the dustcover protecting it from the elements. Not as nice as internal to the shock like they do the front struts but nice ntl. On the rear you could have also used the stock oem cup instead of the black washer that monroe supplied, either way will work. __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks cdgatti!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	what springs are you pairing with the B8's? __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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12-06-2015, 07:55 AM	#7
david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	Yes, as said above. Looks correct. Enjoy the ride! I love my B8 setup on my e87. If the struts ever go on my 335i, Bilstien B8s for sure! __________________ 2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion" 2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car
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12-07-2015, 01:09 PM	#10
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Hi All, the install was very easy once I figured out the order the parts went on the shock. Thanks for the help. I only did my rear driver side and will do the other side this week. I noticed however that the driver side seems to make a small popping sound when going over small bumps and slow speeds. At high speeds it is perfect. I am thinking that perhaps I did not tight the bottom enough or does the shock need to break in? I really did not have a good grip to tighten the bottom bolt but i figured that would ok since I did not want to over tighten... I'll have double check and report back, but other inputs are welcome!! Thanks - Luigi __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC Last edited by dicostal; 12-07-2015 at 01:37 PM..
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 811 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	Make sure everything is torqued down properly when you go back over it. We layout the specs for the E9X in our coilover install video below which should be helpful.
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	hahaha, that is definitely my problem. I did not torque it to 28 ftlb for sure... maybe 10 I was afraid I would break the shock. Very nice video!!! Thanks for getting back to me, appreciated!!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Man 28ftlb is tight!!! When working from under the car without jacking it up its definetly a lot more difficult. I was able to tight it a lot more. Propably two full revolutions. I have to make sure the top is tight enough as well. __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC Last edited by dicostal; 12-08-2015 at 06:19 AM..
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	Hi All, Since doing the installation on my rear driver side I am getting a thump kind of sound, like it is not tight. My rear bottom bushing that bolts to the bottom of the shocked was seized with the rust of the old shock and took a lot of effort to get the old shock out. Could this bottom bushing be causing the issue and can it be replaced? here is a pick that i took, looks a lot worse than i recalled.. lol do you guys think this is the issue and any suggestion what I should use as a replacement if needed? __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	wow, that is a great price and free shipping. they are local to me about 30 miles, but I will order them. Thanks!!! __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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bin01123 Lieutenant 78 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2011 750i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 750i [0.00] 2011 BMW 328I [0.00]	I'm working on this same project using the B6 rears. I would recommend going with the Meyle. I've used a bunch of their products before and felt they are better then Lemforder (OEM) in my opinion. __________________
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12-17-2015, 12:37 AM	#21
dicostal Lieutenant 55 Rep 495 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italian in CT - USA iTrader: (0)	The New Meyle Shock Mounts came in today. I took the shock out and installed the new Shock Mount and put everything back together. The whole job took me one hour, but I am pretty slow and i had the liner in the trunk already pulled out. I still did not put it back in since I have to do the other side. That said I went for a quick test drive and WOW, it was very very silent and smooth and no thumps or rattles. I am a happy camper cant wait to do the other side, perhaps tomorrow night. on a side note you will need a star socket to take the Shock Mount out. I was lucky i had a set. __________________ GIAC stage II\|AA DP\|AA Charge pipe and BOV\|AFE S2 Intake\|HELIX FMIC
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