Keith Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Being covered in crap, working till 'stupid o'clock' most nights and generally wanting to forget the whole thing..............I'm glad I did it, thanks for the write up Keith. LOL, no worries man - I felt the same - frustrated, tired angry, bored of seeing my car sat on stands with no hub... ...But I'm glad you got there in the end - it's worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 hmm, i'm going to be doing this in a couple of days, i've not got an issue with changing the rears but it looks like the fronts are going to be a pain in the arse, can someone summarise the dos and don'ts of getting that damn bolt out? i'm going to make a trip to my local dealership to get two new bolts before i do it though, that's for sure. so far, it looks like a freezing spray coupled with wingy-wangy juice (WD) and a lot of patience are the best bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 so far, it looks like a freezing spray coupled with wingy-wangy juice (WD) and a lot of patience are the best bet? Basically yes. Some can be very easy and just come out, and some are a complete PITA! Good luck Very easy though, ive done it a few times now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Basically yes. Some can be very easy and just come out, and some are a complete PITA! Good luck Very easy though, ive done it a few times now fingers crossed i've got a couple of nice easy ones! it's my daily drive so i can't afford problems! at the risk of being pushy (and cross-posting) can anyone help me out with this: http://www.e46zone.com/forum/index.php?sho...mp;#entry237803 i can get this from Halfrauds http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...egoryId_165469# but i'm never going to use it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Went and picked up some new bolts yest', gunna attack this on Monday. Got plusgas and a piece of scaffold at the ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Went and picked up some new bolts yest', gunna attack this on Monday. Got plusgas and a piece of scaffold at the ready. Put Eibach Sportlines on K22 RSL (Rich) a couple of weeks ago. As already said, the rears are easy just push down on the wishbone and they pop out (for some reason the drivers side needed a bit more pushing). The fronts weren't to bad, just make sure you have a wire brush and some penetrating fluid for the problamtic bolt. Just remember to take your time and work the bolt slowly stopping to rebrush and apply fluid. When we got these bolts out the thread was nakered so good job we had 2 new bolts. Also remember to use some threadlock when putting the new bolts in, only cost a couple of quid. Good luck buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Yeah whipping the wheels off today and cleaning everything and lubing, will repeat on Sat and Sun so hopefully by next week I'll have no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Careful with the scaffold pole Bye bye bolts otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Went and picked up some new bolts yest', gunna attack this on Monday. Got plusgas and a piece of scaffold at the ready. picked up new bolts myself today, gonna have a go tomorrow, rears will be easy but god knows when it comes to the fronts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Did rears yesterday and fronts today. No shearing or any nonsense, in fact all in it wasn't too difficult at all. First side took about 30 mins after I knew what I was doing. Didn't take the caliper off either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analbeard Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Did rears yesterday and fronts today. No shearing or any nonsense, in fact all in it wasn't too difficult at all. First side took about 30 mins after I knew what I was doing. Didn't take the caliper off either. same, the collar bolts were a piece of p**s to remove, although they were starting to waist around the land quite severely so i'm amazed i had no troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_S Posted July 17, 2010 Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 Managed to do the first part of this today, get the old strut towers out, they are a little rusted so I'm going to treat the surface rust and paint them before putting them back in with the eibach springs. Big thanks to Keith for the writeup which is very helpful, especially the bit about the pinch bolt. I took a great deal of care with mine and got them out without too much trouble. After an hour soak in bilt hamber ferrosol, I started trying to crack the bolt with an 18mm spanner, taking it extemely easy, I was careful to watch the end of the bolt to check for movement as I turned the head. After lots of ferrosol, I started getting movement and so cranked the bolt forward and back and then started easing it off, luckily both came out without too much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46318ise Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi guys, I tried this recently but the hub collar would not drop completely from the strut. it went no more than 15mm. It seems that the wishbone cannot bend any furher down. Do i need to turn the steering to allow the hub to drop off the strut? Any Ideas? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi guys, I tried this recently but the hub collar would not drop completely from the strut. it went no more than 15mm. It seems that the wishbone cannot bend any furher down. Do i need to turn the steering to allow the hub to drop off the strut? Any Ideas? -John I'm assuming you've done his by now but if not then could you not compress the spring and push the strut up and out of the collar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46318ise Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'm assuming you've done his by now but if not then could you not compress the spring and push the strut up and out of the collar? no have not gotten back to it yet. i didnt really want to go down that route as its pretty tight getting the spring clamps up there, besides i dont think it would compress enough. i need about two inches. ill have another look in a few days, just have very little time on my hands lately. Thanks for the input. -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPea213 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 hi guys, I was seriously thinking about lowering mine down a bit also...what kind of springs are best? I have 18'' wheels at the moment, but thinking of putting some 19'' ones on it.....do you think to lower it 40mm I would be ok? or do you think i could squeeze a bit more out of it. Great right up by the way...very clear and concise, the pictures help an awful lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniewin Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Thanks brilliant write up fitted eibach pro kit to my 320d sport touring and koni rear shocks , what a difference new clamp bolts needed did'nt shear off but badly corroded, still have a slight knocking from back end when pulling away any ideas cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
