Shock Install

epracer · 11-16-2007, 11:34 AM

Question - anyone installed coilovers themselves on the 335i? I looked at the DIY for springs, but didn't know if I need a spring compressor since I'm replacing the entire shock/spring (thus no need to seperate the existing shock and spring). Thanks for the help.

orientblue3 · 11-16-2007, 12:22 PM

Unless the new coils have pillow mounts then yes, you need spring compressors.

BoostedBMW · 11-17-2007, 07:30 PM

I haven't done coilovers on my 335 yet, but from what I have read on here I think that you need to compress your stock springs while they are still on the car to get the coilover out of the fender, not only to remove the stock top hats.

fullrev · 11-20-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I haven't done coilovers on my 335 yet, but from what I have read on here I think that you need to compress your stock springs while they are still on the car to get the coilover out of the fender, not only to remove the stock top hats.

i highly doubt that

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orientblue3 Captain 28 Rep 864 Posts Drives: RIP 335, Now P30 C63 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (2)	Unless the new coils have pillow mounts then yes, you need spring compressors.
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