2002 325Xi Suspension Build

Originally Posted by Big Rick

Sam,

THANK YOU! I was so zoned in on finding the best price on the shocks and springs... I didn't hunt well for the other stuff! I truly appreciate the effort!

Rick

EDIT: So the heavy duty rear shock mount is not really needed?

No problem! The only thing I missed after reviewing is the rear shock lower mount nut. I couldn't find a PN but I didn't really look all that hard...

The heavy duty mount isn't worth it IMO. I run OEM mounts with reinforcement plates and have no problems on MN roads.

Originally Posted by Big Rick

Thanks guys! I'll be ordering the parts soon... I'd love to do the work myself but threw my back out when I did my rear rotors, brake lines, caliper painting, bleeding, etc... Is this going to be easy enough to do in my garage on jackstands or would it be easier to try to get with one of my dealers and use a lift? Or... What do you think a fair price to pay to have the stuff installed?

I know I'll have to get it all realigned when I am done...

It's a PITA no matter what you do. The lift will obviously be easier but it's not impossible to do it with jack stands.

Do the rears shocks yourself, and have an indy do the front struts if you want to save a buck.

Originally Posted by Kubica

Do the rears shocks yourself, and have an indy do the front struts if you want to save a buck.

I found the fronts almost as easy as the rears, almost. Just rent a spring compressor from AutoZone. I forgot if the rental was free or just really cheap, either way it won't break the bank.

I'm still not certain why you guys are bashing H&R coilovers for the street. I live in Michigan and its fine... I mean sure its a little stiff but nothing that will be a deal breaker at all. That being said, I look forward to moving to Arizona in December.

Originally Posted by Dahmwern

I found the fronts almost as easy as the rears, almost. Just rent a spring compressor from AutoZone. I forgot if the rental was free or just really cheap, either way it won't break the bank.

I'm still not certain why you guys are bashing H&R coilovers for the street. I live in Michigan and its fine... I mean sure its a little stiff but nothing that will be a deal breaker at all. That being said, I look forward to moving to Arizona in December.

I have H&R coilovers on my Porsche 911... (It came with them when I bought it.) They are WAY stiff... Great for the track but not a daily driver.

I likes my conforts!