DIY: Shocks install
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Originally Posted by monsterj34' post='1005471' date='Sep 12 2009, 01:33 AM
is this diy can be applied on coilovers?
I'll continue with the rear install next week. College is interfering with my forum time and e60 experience
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1006676' date='Sep 13 2009, 08:31 PM
Cool, I paid $300 for my springs and shocks to be installed and I'd do it again 3 times over before even DARING to attempt this DIY and fuck up my car. ![Embarrassment](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ohmy.gif)
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1006676' date='Sep 13 2009, 11:31 PM
Cool, I paid $300 for my springs and shocks to be installed and I'd do it again 3 times over before even DARING to attempt this DIY and fuck up my car. ![Embarrassment](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/ohmy.gif)
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well if shops near my house charge 800... i would rather do it myself..... the mechanic here is so dumb it would be better just do it myself..
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1006757' date='Sep 13 2009, 09:39 PM
Or hurt/kill yourself in the process
. Obviously this DIY is not for everyone. Always think safety when doing this kind of work: Jacking car up, electrical system, using power tools or pressurized systems(Pneumatic or hydraulic).
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Originally Posted by JMM525i' post='1009718' date='Sep 16 2009, 11:07 PM
I've heard and seen comments from mechanics that after replacing the shocks in any car then the car is due for alignment. True fact? ![Think](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/think.gif)
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not necessarily... when i got my sprint installed, i did alignment as few members suggested... they didnt have to adjust anything at alll since i already got my alignment like a month ago...
so i guess if you havent done alignment for a while then get them done at the same time
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Rear Shocks Install
1. Chock the front wheel and raise the rear wheel off the ground. Remove the wheels. I placed another 2Ton jack under the differential housing forward of the cooling fins for added safety.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_13011aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90421d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_13011aa.jpg)
2. Remove the lower shock mounting bolt(18mm).
3. Access the upper shock mount by removing the side trunk trim panels. Remove the 3 (13mm) upper shock mount nuts.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_13211aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90422d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_13211aa.jpg)
4. Remove liner plastic nut.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_22011aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90423d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_22011aa.jpg)
Pull the strut out of the liner and out of the wheel well.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_22151aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90425d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_22151aa.jpg)
5. Using a spring compressor, compress the spring and remove the upper shock-to-mount nut (10) and disassemble the Spring pads(upper 6 and lower 3), upper mount plate (9), mount(7), lower mount washer(5), compression absorber and dust tube(4) from the shock.
![DIY: Shocks install-184.png](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90424d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-184.png)
6. Assemble all of the parts from step 5 onto the new shock.
7. Install the shock assembly in the reverse procedure from removal. Install the trunk trim panels.
Install the wheels and lower the vehicle.
Note:
I only did the rear driver side shock install. The passenger side will be harder according to Allen (e60_lab_rat) because of the fuel lines.
I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
1. Chock the front wheel and raise the rear wheel off the ground. Remove the wheels. I placed another 2Ton jack under the differential housing forward of the cooling fins for added safety.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_13011aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90421d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_13011aa.jpg)
2. Remove the lower shock mounting bolt(18mm).
3. Access the upper shock mount by removing the side trunk trim panels. Remove the 3 (13mm) upper shock mount nuts.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_13211aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90422d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_13211aa.jpg)
4. Remove liner plastic nut.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_22011aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90423d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_22011aa.jpg)
Pull the strut out of the liner and out of the wheel well.
![DIY: Shocks install-2009_0917_22151aa.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90425d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-2009_0917_22151aa.jpg)
5. Using a spring compressor, compress the spring and remove the upper shock-to-mount nut (10) and disassemble the Spring pads(upper 6 and lower 3), upper mount plate (9), mount(7), lower mount washer(5), compression absorber and dust tube(4) from the shock.
![DIY: Shocks install-184.png](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/diy-do-yourself-14/90424d1482365629t-diy-shocks-install-184.png)
6. Assemble all of the parts from step 5 onto the new shock.
7. Install the shock assembly in the reverse procedure from removal. Install the trunk trim panels.
Install the wheels and lower the vehicle.
Note:
I only did the rear driver side shock install. The passenger side will be harder according to Allen (e60_lab_rat) because of the fuel lines.
I guess I'll find out tomorrow.