Did I install it right?? pics

goyongj · 09-12-2008, 05:53 AM

I installed koni yellow shocks.

I didn't know what to do with the dot in the picture......

how far should it sit? where is it supposed to face??

drippabmw · 09-12-2008, 06:00 AM

that dot is suppose to go in betweeen the groove where you put the bolt through.

drippabmw · 09-12-2008, 06:01 AM

also its hard to see but I am wondering if that shock has to come down some more.

330i ZHP · 09-12-2008, 06:37 AM

when you align the dot with the slot caused by the bolt gap - the strut will drop down (you may have to force it down/force the control arm brake assembly up) about 1/2" to 3/4"

DiscoStu · 09-12-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

when you align the dot with the slot caused by the bolt gap - the strut will drop down (you may have to force it down/force the control arm brake assembly up) about 1/2" to 3/4"

May even help to place a floor jack under the control arm and jack it up into the clamp.

xPhantom · 09-12-2008, 10:35 AM

yeah that bump is supposed to go in the slot where the pinch bolt pinches.
and most people use a jack to push the control arm up.

330i ZHP · 09-12-2008, 10:51 AM

jack yes, if not avail use strength

TxZHP04 · 09-12-2008, 12:47 PM

I found it easiest to support the control arm with a jack, insert the lower end of the strut into the collar while the upper strut mount isn't bolted to the tower, tighten the lower bolt, and then raise the control arm while guiding the upper mount into position.

09-12-2008, 05:53 AM	#1
goyongj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 466 My Ride: 02 325ci View My Garage	Did I install it right?? pics I installed koni yellow shocks. I didn't know what to do with the dot in the picture...... how far should it sit? where is it supposed to face?? Attached Thumbnails __________________ NY->Salt Lake City within 48 hours

09-12-2008, 06:37 AM	#4
330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,520 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI View My Garage	when you align the dot with the slot caused by the bolt gap - the strut will drop down (you may have to force it down/force the control arm brake assembly up) about 1/2" to 3/4" __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO

09-12-2008, 10:35 AM	#6
xPhantom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sugar Land, TX / Lincoln, NE Posts: 2,806 My Ride: 2003 BMW M3 (TiAg) View My Garage	yeah that bump is supposed to go in the slot where the pinch bolt pinches. and most people use a jack to push the control arm up. __________________ My Flickr \| Max Chiu Photography Blog \| BorrowLenses.com \| Target Photoshoot

09-12-2008, 10:51 AM	#7
330i ZHP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 20,520 My Ride: have 5 doors and FI View My Garage	jack yes, if not avail use strength __________________ /_________\ OO=[][]=OO

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09-12-2008, 06:00 AM	#2
drippabmw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hudson NH Posts: 341 My Ride: Fully Built S/C M3 View My Garage	that dot is suppose to go in betweeen the groove where you put the bolt through.

09-12-2008, 06:01 AM	#3
drippabmw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hudson NH Posts: 341 My Ride: Fully Built S/C M3 View My Garage	also its hard to see but I am wondering if that shock has to come down some more.

09-12-2008, 12:47 PM	#8
TxZHP04 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 5,731 My Ride: ESS TS2+ ZHP View My Garage	I found it easiest to support the control arm with a jack, insert the lower end of the strut into the collar while the upper strut mount isn't bolted to the tower, tighten the lower bolt, and then raise the control arm while guiding the upper mount into position.