Bmw E36 Rear Spring Replacement

The bmw z3 is equipped with separate shocks absorbers and coil springs in the rear.

Bmw e36 rear spring replacement.

This is typical on driver oriented cars like your bimmer and is generally held to be a more responsive design than. The rear ride height of an e30 or e36 3 series will often drop too low due to aftermarket lowering spring sets trunk cargo large stereo systems etc. Bmw e36 m3 s52 3 2l oe rear. Jd decided that his daily needed to be lower.

Applications include all e30 and e36 3 series. Choose how many gift cards you would like. You can set the denomination in your cart during checkout. For convertible models only.

The rear coil springs on z3 models have a tendency to break at the last two lower turns of the spring. If springs are to be replaced now is the time to do that because with the shock disconnected from the trailing arm it will be possible to push the trailing arm down far enough to pull the spring out. Replacement spring pads are available in 10 millimeters part number 33 53 1 136 387 or 5 millimeters part number 33 53 1 136 385. Choose how many gift cards you would like below.

Disassemble the shock assemblies to acquire whatever parts you think you need. Your bmw uses coil springs to control lateral body movement. For the front suspension bmw utilizes a combined shock absorber and coil spring assembly referred to as a macpherson strut. Replacement rear spring pad brand.

These spring pads of varying thickness replace your stock spring pads to add rear ride height when needed. When you put the replacement spring in be sure to use the stock rubber spring isolator pads between the spring and the perch unless you don t mind your bmw creaking like an old trail wagon as it cruises down the road. We install lowering springs in his bmw e36 and we get some unexpected results we are now calling. Stock e36 thickness is 7 5 millimeters.