Rear shock lower bolt discontinued?

cormier · 10-22-2011, 07:16 AM

Has anyone else had this problem? Tried to order a new rear shock lower bolt from the dealer and they said its unavailable -- with no replacement part listed!

The e30 bolt p/n 07 11 9 931 021
Part 3 on
http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NDE3OF9w.png

We looked up the e36 bolt, which is still offered. It is the same bolt but 5mm shorter.

P/n 07 11 9 900 402 number 2:

http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NDIxNF9w.png

Anyone try this or any advice if it'll work? I think it should be fine but i don't want it falling out obviously. It's weird they usually have another pn listed for discontinued parts on the diagrams

M-technik-3 · 10-22-2011, 07:30 AM

In a pinch one day I used a dual mass flywheel bolt. Same grade hardness but threaded more. Got me home and replaced with proper one.

davem · 10-23-2011, 09:53 AM

Pelican has em

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...FILTER_TOOL=ON

kts · 10-23-2011, 12:13 PM

Vorshlag sells them as well: http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...3696234d281ca3

mr.vang · 10-23-2011, 12:41 PM

if you can wait, i'll grab you one for free when i go to the junk yard.

burkey001 · 10-23-2011, 01:05 PM

It's just a Grade 10.9 metric bolt. Simply go measure the LxW and thread length and go to the bolt shop.
For the sake of a few dollars I'd certainly do that over a junkyard bolt. JMO

Roysneon · 10-23-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.vang

if you can wait, i'll grab you one for free when i go to the junk yard.

He can't wait, has surveys to do.

bmwguy325is · 10-23-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkey001

It's just a Grade 10.9 metric bolt. Simply go measure the LxW and thread length and go to the bolt shop.
For the sake of a few dollars I'd certainly do that over a junkyard bolt. JMO

DuDe go ro Fastenall or even lowes. Cheap fix

NitroRustlerDriver · 10-23-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burkey001

It's just a Grade 10.9 metric bolt. Simply go measure the LxW and thread length and go to the bolt shop.
For the sake of a few dollars I'd certainly do that over a junkyard bolt. JMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwguy325is

DuDe go ro Fastenall or even lowes. Cheap fix

Seriously. It's a bolt, not a part.

cormier · 10-24-2011, 07:48 AM

I have to place an order at pelican anyways I'll prolly do that -- was just wondering if the parts guy was being dozey or not

10-22-2011, 07:16 AM	#1
cormier Grease Monkey Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga Posts: 385	Rear shock lower bolt discontinued? Has anyone else had this problem? Tried to order a new rear shock lower bolt from the dealer and they said its unavailable -- with no replacement part listed! The e30 bolt p/n 07 11 9 931 021 Part 3 on http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NDE3OF9w.png We looked up the e36 bolt, which is still offered. It is the same bolt but 5mm shorter. P/n 07 11 9 900 402 number 2: http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/NDIxNF9w.png Anyone try this or any advice if it'll work? I think it should be fine but i don't want it falling out obviously. It's weird they usually have another pn listed for discontinued parts on the diagrams __________________

10-23-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
mr.vang R3VLimited Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 2,734	if you can wait, i'll grab you one for free when i go to the junk yard. __________________ !!roof rack $110 shipped!! oem parts for sale thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=194393 performance parts for sale thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=261175 mr.vang feedback thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...39#post2985139

10-24-2011, 07:48 AM	#10
cormier Grease Monkey Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga Posts: 385	I have to place an order at pelican anyways I'll prolly do that -- was just wondering if the parts guy was being dozey or not __________________

10-22-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
M-technik-3 R3V OG Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Global: Massachusetts Posts: 14,191 Images: 10	In a pinch one day I used a dual mass flywheel bolt. Same grade hardness but threaded more. Got me home and replaced with proper one.

10-23-2011, 09:53 AM	#3
davem Mod Crazy Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 707	Pelican has em http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...FILTER_TOOL=ON

10-23-2011, 12:13 PM	#4
kts E30 Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Park, MD Posts: 596	Vorshlag sells them as well: http://www.vorshlag.com/product_info...3696234d281ca3

10-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#6
burkey001 Wrencher Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: australia Posts: 201	It's just a Grade 10.9 metric bolt. Simply go measure the LxW and thread length and go to the bolt shop. For the sake of a few dollars I'd certainly do that over a junkyard bolt. JMO