spring DIY went wrong!!!!

zzinco79 · 05-09-2007, 01:46 AM

Some one please help me.

I tried to DIY H&R spring and I can't put the biggest bolt on the rear back.

Its half way on but not all the way in.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15397

I'm talking about the big bolt on the picture on step 4 of the link above.

What should I do? just to go dealer or shop to fix?

Please help....

psychoactive · 05-09-2007, 02:16 AM

its gotta go back in man just mess with it try putting a jack under the arm to get it in the right position, shake it around, tap it with a hammer (gently) it'll go in if a shop can do it you can do it

Spool · 05-09-2007, 08:14 AM

Did you scroll over the 2nd page and see my picture? Do not remove the bolt next to the exhaust...remove the one near the wheel hub, then use a 2nd jack to jack up the arm and slide it in place, hit it with a hammer and get the bolt through...

KL2DC · 05-09-2007, 08:21 AM

Also some lube on the bolt would make it easier....right, Spool?

zzinco79 · 05-09-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spool

Did you scroll over the 2nd page and see my picture? Do not remove the bolt next to the exhaust...remove the one near the wheel hub, then use a 2nd jack to jack up the arm and slide it in place, hit it with a hammer and get the bolt through...

Yes! that is what I did.

I read till end of the thread and totally understood everything I should do.

But.. no I wouldn't go back. I was shaking, hammering, whatever I did, not working.

Spool · 05-09-2007, 11:34 AM

Okay, you have to make sure the bushings are parallel to the ground, cause if you force up the camber arm the wrong way, the bushing can be arched up, and wont line up with the hole...and then u can't fit the bolt through...so go back out, and line up the bushing with the arm, have a friend use a smaller jack to jack the camber arm up while you align it in...and put the bolt through, hammer it and it should go through...play around with it a little, it's a pain in the ass..

Spool · 05-09-2007, 11:41 AM

oh how are u gonna take it to a shop if you can't drive the car? have them tow it there?

ADHD · 05-09-2007, 11:41 AM

u need to center your jack under the arm differently the arm flexes therefore u can get the bolt in but not out the other side so there fore let your jack bak down a sec and realign it on the other side and it should put it right there to hammer it throught the rest of the way!!

MacAttack · 05-09-2007, 02:13 PM

Good luck man. Hope you get 'er back in!

BMW_E90 · 05-09-2007, 04:37 PM

i was think about doing this myself when i get springs but... damn....

psychoactive · 05-09-2007, 05:04 PM

don't be scared off it's not that difficult...

OEKlM · 05-09-2007, 07:48 PM

make sure you post pics of your car when your done =)

ADHD · 05-09-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_E90

i was think about doing this myself when i get springs but... damn....

where u at in cali? im sure one of us can u help u out no problem!

zzinco79 · 05-10-2007, 10:35 PM

Ok I did. it was so hard and I think I messed the wheel/suspension balance. Need to go to dealer soon to adjust them. And the car looks damn hot! I just washed it and waxed it. So, tomorrow, I will take some pics and post it! Thanks everyone for the inputs!!!!!! Love you guys!

zzinco79 · 05-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Pics up!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61106

05-09-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
zzinco79 Major 127 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	spring DIY went wrong!!!! Some one please help me. I tried to DIY H&R spring and I can't put the biggest bolt on the rear back. Its half way on but not all the way in. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15397 I'm talking about the big bolt on the picture on step 4 of the link above. What should I do? just to go dealer or shop to fix? Please help.... __________________ 2006 BSM 325i / ZPP / ZSP / Adaptive Xenon / BLK leather interior / Steptronic Eisenmann racing / K&N Ram charger / M5 rep. wheels / D1S 6000k / Brex white ring / OEM style rear trunk spoiler / M steering / OEM strut bar / Blk line tail light Future Mod Hamann lip spolier / Mtech rear bumper
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psychoactive Banned 19 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	its gotta go back in man just mess with it try putting a jack under the arm to get it in the right position, shake it around, tap it with a hammer (gently) it'll go in if a shop can do it you can do it
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Spool ****** 558 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Okay, you have to make sure the bushings are parallel to the ground, cause if you force up the camber arm the wrong way, the bushing can be arched up, and wont line up with the hole...and then u can't fit the bolt through...so go back out, and line up the bushing with the arm, have a friend use a smaller jack to jack the camber arm up while you align it in...and put the bolt through, hammer it and it should go through...play around with it a little, it's a pain in the ass.. __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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Spool ****** 558 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	oh how are u gonna take it to a shop if you can't drive the car? have them tow it there? __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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zzinco79 Major 127 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (8)	Ok I did. it was so hard and I think I messed the wheel/suspension balance. Need to go to dealer soon to adjust them. And the car looks damn hot! I just washed it and waxed it. So, tomorrow, I will take some pics and post it! Thanks everyone for the inputs!!!!!! Love you guys! __________________ 2006 BSM 325i / ZPP / ZSP / Adaptive Xenon / BLK leather interior / Steptronic Eisenmann racing / K&N Ram charger / M5 rep. wheels / D1S 6000k / Brex white ring / OEM style rear trunk spoiler / M steering / OEM strut bar / Blk line tail light Future Mod Hamann lip spolier / Mtech rear bumper
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