Broken lower rear shock mount.

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  • JakeM20
    Member
    • Dec 2003
    • 46
    #1

    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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    • terrybpp
      Grease Monkey
      • Sep 2004
      • 340
      #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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        • Dave
          E30 RAT
          • Nov 2003
          • 11675
          #3
          Was it just the bolt that snapped? If so, you could drill it out and use a heli-coil.
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            • JakeM20
              Member
              • Dec 2003
              • 46
              #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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                • terrybpp
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 340
                  #5
                  Just for clarifacation, is it where the top of the shock mounts or the bottom?

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                    • PeaveyBassist
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Sep 2004
                      • 3511
                      #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.

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                        • terrybpp
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 340
                          #7
                          The trailing arm is a bolt on part. difficulty of 3 on a 10 scale. Search the archives.

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                            • Dave
                              E30 RAT
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 11675
                              #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.
                              Current Cars
                              2014 M235i
                              2009 R56 Cooper S
                              1998 M3
                              1997 M3

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                                • JakeM20
                                  Member
                                  • Dec 2003
                                  • 46
                                  #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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                                    • AdamF 88iS
                                      R3VLimited
                                      • Oct 2003
                                      • 2051
                                      #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?
                                      Adam Fogg- '88 M3

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                                        • JakeM20
                                          Member
                                          • Dec 2003
                                          • 46
                                          #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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