DIY suspension install videos doityourself

[Obioban]

The videos star Dan Law, from lots of interesting angles :rofl2:

NB: You need the latest version of quicktime to watch the downloadable versions

Here is an excellent written DIY with pictures, listing all the steps clearly (thanks to mikymu)
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=179844


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OA_c9Z9tMo

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Jacking (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/jacking.mp4)


NOTE: Forgot to put it in the video, buy make sure you disconnect the auto leveling arm before removing the front shocks. You MUST do this or it could snap. (the auto leveling arm is the small bracket attached to the control arm on the passenger side only)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd6PCEqtsiI

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Removal (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/frontremoval.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ud2YO5nsI

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Strut Assembly (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/frontstrutassembly.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJYSzIWewO4

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Installation (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/frontinstall.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WleXONeHDpU

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Trunk Liner (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/trunkdisassembly.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPOT7aYMnmc

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Removal (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/rearremoval.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rjol57PoF4

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Installation (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/rearinstall.mp4)

Note on Rear suspension install: If you are installing KWs, the rear ride height adjustor goes on TOP of the spring, not underneath like all other kits. In addition, the rubber pad that was mounted on top of the stock spring should be used underneath the KW spring (between the control arm and the spring).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljue2D4AJKg

Download video in full quality here (save link target): RSM Lubing (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/RSMlubing.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNVT4oxUSec

Download video in full quality here (save link target): RTABs (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/rtab.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H53hYsTVV8c

Download video in full quality here (save link target): FCABs (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/fcab.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvyb71ZXHN0

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Sways (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/frontsway.mp4)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZF4mLCu8k


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w83JmZeVkIg


Download video (both parts) in full quality here (save link target): Rear Sways (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/rearsway.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACb7esRFAc

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Tie Rods (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/tierod.mp4)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqrkjnumjKY

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Trunk Trimming (http://www.lindvigs.com/obioban/suspension_install/trunktrim.mp4)

[echo46]

Good stuff, just did struts and shocks on my e36. Could have used this stuff..

[midlandtech]

perfect. I am doing shocks and struts tomorrow. Actually it brings up a question, what is the average time of installation for shocks and struts?

[danewilson77]

perfect. I am doing shocks and struts tomorrow. Actually it brings up a question, what is the average time of installation for shocks and struts?

3-4 hours.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[midlandtech]

:cheers Thanks DW

[terraphantm]

NOTE: Forgot to put it in the video, buy make sure you disconnect the auto leveling arm before removing the front shocks. You MUST do this or it could snap. (the auto leveling arm is the small bracket attached to the control arm on the passenger side only)


Ian - just FYI, the leveler attaches a little differently on the non-m - it's actually bolted on through a small hole in the control arm

(and in the case of snapping the M3 one, I find an industrial zip tie does a remarkable job until the new bracket comes in)

[Obioban]

Ian - just FYI, the leveler attaches a little differently on the non-m - it's actually bolted on through a small hole in the control arm

(and in the case of snapping the M3 one, I find an industrial zip tie does a remarkable job until the new bracket comes in)

Good info!

Sadly i can't edit the OP anymore as, since I made the thread, they limited attachments to 10... so to change it I'd have to split the videos over the first post and this one.

Didn't know you were on here :cheers