Bang! Rear suspension dropped
Yep, got it and getting back to you with part soon.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
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Lower Shock Bolt, Item #2:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=33_1615
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/33176760342/
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=33_1615
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/33176760342/
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The ECS compatibility filters are not always 100% correct. That's why I like to cross reference RealOEM.com for part numbers.
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Bolt
Odd that RealOEM calls it a nut???
curious why you are in need of the Large bolt. Asking b/c I had not supported the bottom of shock when I removed it, turned out when reassembling, bolt would only thread back in about 5 turns. However, it was not my bolt that had damaged threads, a new bolt would not have worked. I had to buy a tap and rethread the hole in the cast aluminum bracket. I had to start tap from the outside, opposite of the side the bolt started into as the tap was starting in crooked, just like the bolt was doing, no matter how I was trying to start it. I was VERY happy I did not try to force the bolt, I can only imagine how much that large bracket would have cost.
curious why you are in need of the Large bolt. Asking b/c I had not supported the bottom of shock when I removed it, turned out when reassembling, bolt would only thread back in about 5 turns. However, it was not my bolt that had damaged threads, a new bolt would not have worked. I had to buy a tap and rethread the hole in the cast aluminum bracket. I had to start tap from the outside, opposite of the side the bolt started into as the tap was starting in crooked, just like the bolt was doing, no matter how I was trying to start it. I was VERY happy I did not try to force the bolt, I can only imagine how much that large bracket would have cost.
Last edited by 13brian; Apr 17, 2021 at 08:17 AM. Reason: Misspellings
Glad you were able to rethread with a tap. My mechanic said that isn't the way to go in my case, and I trust his advice. (He trusts me with his dogs' health 
) I'm going for a used trailing arm assembly, which I think is what you meant when you said 'bracket'. You don't have to imagine how much they go for anymore! Stealership wanted over $700 for a new one, but I found a used one in good shape for $225. This should have a happy ending, as the dealership can get this bolt in a couple of days for me for less than $20.
The cause was a lot of rust/corrosion on the bolt itself. It started to strip the aluminum threads when my mechanic tried to loosen it up. He said it isn't a great idea to use a steel screw going into aluminum; the metals don't get along very well☹️
) I'm going for a used trailing arm assembly, which I think is what you meant when you said 'bracket'. You don't have to imagine how much they go for anymore! Stealership wanted over $700 for a new one, but I found a used one in good shape for $225. This should have a happy ending, as the dealership can get this bolt in a couple of days for me for less than $20.The cause was a lot of rust/corrosion on the bolt itself. It started to strip the aluminum threads when my mechanic tried to loosen it up. He said it isn't a great idea to use a steel screw going into aluminum; the metals don't get along very well☹️
Last edited by veggivet; Apr 17, 2021 at 10:25 AM. Reason: More info added
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