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    Broken lower rear shock mount.

    The lower right Rear Shock mount where the shock mounts to snaps off on my 86' 325. Can this be welded or do I have to replace the whole thing?
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    #2
    Just replace the trailing arm. You can get them cheap (under $100). The last thing you want is it failing doing 70 mph

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      #3
      Was it just the bolt that snapped? If so, you could drill it out and use a heli-coil.
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        #4
        Originally posted by DaveCN
        Was it just the bolt that snapped? If so, you could drill it out and use a heli-coil.
        It's that plate that the shock mounts to.

        Terry, Is this a DIY kind a job, or do I need a special tools to replace it?
        i'm somewhat mechanically incline with just the basic tools.

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          #5
          Just for clarifacation, is it where the top of the shock mounts or the bottom?

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            #6
            Since he says the lower shock mount in the rear and asked about it being welded back, I would believe its trailing arm where the bolt threads in. That would probably mean he needs to find a used trailing arm from a parts car or something and have that put on. OR see how much a brand new one costs.

            Will
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              #7
              The trailing arm is a bolt on part. difficulty of 3 on a 10 scale. Search the archives.

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                #8
                Originally posted by terrybpp
                The trailing arm is a bolt on part. difficulty of 3 on a 10 scale. Search the archives.
                Toughest part would be the wheel bearing/axle shaft. If you can find a used one with the half shaft, I agree its a 3/10. Otherwise, it could be a little harder.
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                2014 M235i
                2009 R56 Cooper S
                1998 M3
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                  #9
                  Will, that is exactly what I'm trying to relate.
                  Thanks for all the info guys. Now I know what I'm dealing with.
                  I'm sure I wont have a problem finding one from my local junkyard.

                  Jake.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by JakeM20
                    Will, that is exactly what I'm trying to relate.
                    Thanks for all the info guys. Now I know what I'm dealing with.
                    I'm sure I wont have a problem finding one from my local junkyard.

                    Jake.
                    How did that break? Did you hit something? Track time? Details?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by AdamF 88iS
                      How did that break? Did you hit something? Track time? Details?
                      I remember going thru a small bump. Nothing big. maybe its been stressed out over the years.

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