Install lowering springs yourself
07-25-2005, 03:29 PM
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I looked at the DIY section and can not find any thread on installing springs yourself. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to install the springs myself.
07-26-2005, 08:06 PM
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Here are the directions:
1. Locate local BMW dealer with E60 expert.
2. Call, make an appointment.
3. Get mapquest directions to BMW store.
4. Drive there, pay him, get a receipt for any problems, and enjoy.
Seriiously, it is a real job on E60 and E39. You don't want to do it.
1. Locate local BMW dealer with E60 expert.
2. Call, make an appointment.
3. Get mapquest directions to BMW store.
4. Drive there, pay him, get a receipt for any problems, and enjoy.
Seriiously, it is a real job on E60 and E39. You don't want to do it.
07-26-2005, 08:35 PM
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Hey I did it myself with a help of my friend.. but I would recommend goin to a place and getting it done... but if you do wanna know how to do it your self I can give an explaination
07-26-2005, 10:20 PM
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My Ride: 525i Premium Package.
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Hanmann5...how about posting the tech tip of intalling the drop spring for us. I am sure everyone is curious how it is done...
07-27-2005, 08:40 AM
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I have done a spring swap for the E39, it was easy. All you do is unbolt the top three nuts on top of the strut tower and then unbolt the lower bolt on the strut and also the sway bar. Now you can take out the strut and use your spring compressor to remove the spring. Then put everything back in reverse steps. But the E60 has a clamp at the lower end of the strut which I do not know how to remove. That's where I need help with.
08-16-2005, 10:30 AM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
I just seen the pics of your car and it looks like you lowered it. 
What did you end up doing? Car looks great. What brand are the rims? Looks really nice. I also have a white E60 
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What did you end up doing? Car looks great. What brand are the rims? Looks really nice. I also have a white E60 Central Cali
08-16-2005, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CENTRAL CALI' date='Aug 16 2005, 02:30 PM
I just seen the pics of your car and it looks like you lowered it.? What did you end up doing?? Car looks great.? What brand are the rims?? Looks really nice.? I also have a white E60
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What did you end up doing?? Car looks great.? What brand are the rims?? Looks really nice.? I also have a white E60 Central Cali
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08-16-2005, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
Thanks for the info
08-23-2005, 10:17 AM
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Now that I had someone install the springs for me, I hear a little pop noise when I turn the wheel from parking. I had the shop that put them in look at it again and they said they tighten everything down. Thats why I hate paying for someone doing work that can be done yourself (only if I had the knowlede myself) and not having control of the quality of work. I am a hardcore believer in DIY just cause things like this piss me off.
