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jimbob
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rear suspension question

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Changed my rear springs the other day and there was two
Sets of holes for the top mounts I just wondered why and
Wich ones should be used


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jls7
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Re: rear suspension question

Post by jls7 »

I don't believe it matters which you use, but one set line up with holes in the metal above so you can actually access them with a socket wrench from above (just remove the back of the rear seat - and possibly a punch through a tiny bit of sound insulation), which makes it far easier to install/uninstall. Also, that same set I think are easier to access with a spanner too.
jimbob
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Re: rear suspension question

Post by jimbob »

Oh good nothing to worry about then I wasn't sure if someone
Had made them for different rear shocks.thanks for the reply
E21 323i [kashmere] Off the road pending restoration
E21 3231[Graphite metalic] Restoration and conversion to M52
E36 318i Had it nearly 10 years work in progress
E36 328i Daily driver
E39 520i Family car school run workhorse
E36 328i Touring
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