David, congrats on getting it completed.
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David, congrats on getting it completed.
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Well done brutha. Ask me how I know....
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Good job David! I'm still debating whether I want to do my shocks/struts and control arms myself or have someone else do them for me. What was the issue with the strut springs? Was the compresser like this one?....
That's the type that O'Reilly has for rent here and I'm just wondering if I would end up having the same struggle with the springs that you had. I remember years ago I put struts in my 2002 and had a cheap JC Whitney compresser and it kept wanting to walk around the springs as I tightened it so I had to use 4 visegrips clamped onto the springs to keep it in place.
Barry
Big Earner
Yup, Thats the guy. It just wouldnt cut it. Hell, i had four onthere and that didnt do it either. If I was you, I would ask my indie shop what they would charge you to Set the new springs on the struts. You can use the too above to remove the original spring, then take the new spring, new strut, along with the old top hat and spring mount to the indie and have them do the compression. Bet it costs you $50 or less. Should only take them 1/2 max. Thats my 2 cents!
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09 135i Msport 6mt
04 330i ZHP (sold)
David
Messaggero
Thanks David, actually I would be using my old springs again so I should be ok with that one then? I just don't know if I want to deal with it since there is a good suspension/alignment guy right across the street from where I work and his rates are reasonable.Originally Posted by Mtnman
I'll probably take it to him first and check things out to see if the balljoints etc. are due. I'm at 87,000 but everything still feels tight and I am not sure if the PO may have already replaced the control arms. I doubt it though. Maybe just do the shocks/struts and wait on the control arms and CABs.
Barry
Big Earner
Well, might as well knock out the cabs while ur in there, should just be another $80 or so DIY. I should have done it. And if you do them together, you get one alignment, and your done.
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of"
09 135i Msport 6mt
04 330i ZHP (sold)
David
Messaggero
Good point about the alignment. I might as well just replace it all at once.....control arms and bushings and shocks/struts. I have everything on hand already and if these lasted almost 90,000 the next set should last me for many years.
Big Earner
I was out David's way today and got to check out the new suspension. It...is...sweet! Looks really good.
He might have to do something else, but I'll let him explain it.
Anyways, I snapped pictures!
Should've snapped one from the front, but again, it looks soooo good. Good job David!
Enforcer
It look realllly goodRyan, thanks for posting pics
My garage: 08' Alpine White 135i Coupe putting out 405 wHP to BOTH rear wheels. 05' LeMans Blue X5 4.8is that I like to call Truckmeat. Socketheads 05' Dinan tuned ZHP, and a few Hondas to keep it real.
Looks baller
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