HELP!!! Stuck in the middle of front strut installation!

HermanL · 06-02-2012, 02:28 PM

I know this is not the right section to post this, but i figured i there would be more traffic in this section so i am going to give it a shot. so I took the front strut out, trying to slide in the new koni yellow, no matter how hard i tried to pry the collar, the strut would not slide all the way in. please help me out. appreciate any input

Thanks
Hanwen

mike-y · 06-02-2012, 02:34 PM

you need to spread the collar a bit for the strut to slide in smoothly. you can use a small prybar, or get a 3/4" to 1/4" socket adapter which will fit in the gap, turn it 45 degrees with a wrench and it will hold it open.

Otherwise, mount the top of the strut and use your jack to slowly push up the lower control arm, and the spring tension will help push the shock down in the collar.

HermanL · 06-02-2012, 04:15 PM

I tried jacked it and pry it...just didn't want to go in at all

LocDawgg · 06-03-2012, 04:23 PM

Pry the collar more with a prybar or end of the hammer. Use some lubrication such as WD40 or i find that a jelly works better. Lubricate the collar and the end of the strut.

You can also have a buddy hold the strut in place and glide it in while another person hits the top of the strut with a rubber mallet to go in. Just put a piece of wood and some cushion so you are not directly hitting the strut.

HermanL · 06-03-2012, 05:57 PM

thanks guys, I was able to slide them in eventually

HermanL · 06-03-2012, 06:01 PM

off topic, anyone want to share their shock setting? I have 336F 672R and both front and rear are set to 1turn from stiff, the rear feel a bit bouncy and front was a bit too harsh

EDIT: And I just got ABS, DSC malfunction, I found some said the wheel speed sensor needs recalibration, but I can found a definite solution, anyone?

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HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	HELP!!! Stuck in the middle of front strut installation! I know this is not the right section to post this, but i figured i there would be more traffic in this section so i am going to give it a shot. so I took the front strut out, trying to slide in the new koni yellow, no matter how hard i tried to pry the collar, the strut would not slide all the way in. please help me out. appreciate any input Thanks Hanwen
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	you need to spread the collar a bit for the strut to slide in smoothly. you can use a small prybar, or get a 3/4" to 1/4" socket adapter which will fit in the gap, turn it 45 degrees with a wrench and it will hold it open. Otherwise, mount the top of the strut and use your jack to slowly push up the lower control arm, and the spring tension will help push the shock down in the collar.
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06-02-2012, 04:15 PM	#3
HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	I tried jacked it and pry it...just didn't want to go in at all
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06-03-2012, 04:23 PM	#4
LocDawgg Captain 68 Rep 961 Posts Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (5)	Pry the collar more with a prybar or end of the hammer. Use some lubrication such as WD40 or i find that a jelly works better. Lubricate the collar and the end of the strut. You can also have a buddy hold the strut in place and glide it in while another person hits the top of the strut with a rubber mallet to go in. Just put a piece of wood and some cushion so you are not directly hitting the strut.
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06-03-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	thanks guys, I was able to slide them in eventually
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HermanL First Lieutenant 60 Rep 372 Posts Drives: e92 335i --> F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ithaca, NY iTrader: (3)	off topic, anyone want to share their shock setting? I have 336F 672R and both front and rear are set to 1turn from stiff, the rear feel a bit bouncy and front was a bit too harsh EDIT: And I just got ABS, DSC malfunction, I found some said the wheel speed sensor needs recalibration, but I can found a definite solution, anyone?
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