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  • JRYE30
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2011
    • 465
    #1

    Coilover Install

    Just bought a set of JOM Coilovers. I have never installed coilovers before, or any suspensions besides Control Arms and CAB's. Does anyone have a good write-up, DIY, instructions or advice?

    Thanks

    1987 325 | @e30_hunter |
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    • - jay
      Grease Monkey
      • Mar 2011
      • 343
      #2
      I have GC's but Garagistic's guide helped me out a lot. Should be pretty similar.

      coilover over installation guide
      http://garagistic.com/index.php?page=coilover-over-installation-guide
      How to install coilovers on your e30 Notes Main focus on the front passenger side and touched based on the rear. The front driver side is identical except for the fact that the brake wear indicator sensor wiring is only on the front driver side and right rear passenger side, its just a wiring harness you need to unplug


      OH yeah, buy a ball joint separator. ;)

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        • jeffnhiscars
          R3V OG
          • Jun 2011
          • 6010
          #3
          Originally posted by Nick's e30
          This guide is gone =(
          Try again. I just got it.
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            • JRYE30
              E30 Addict
              • Sep 2011
              • 465
              #4
              I put in my rears today and they car seams to be sitting higher than stock?! I did leave the adjusters and sping pads in (will be taking them out).

              Does anyone know how much springs will settle on average?

              Thanks

              1987 325 | @e30_hunter |

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                • einstein57
                  R3V OG
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 10780
                  #5
                  Almost everyone runs the rear spring with out the adjusters because of how high it sits in the rear.
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                    • e30jr88
                      Advanced Member
                      • May 2011
                      • 133
                      #6
                      How hard is the welding process for the install?... I dont have welding experience but will be taking it to a friends shop. Just wondering how hard and average price for welding.
                      03' E46 M3--TCKline S/A 400F 450R -- OEM 19's-- DINAN software--330d SSK--ZHP knob
                      Future mods -- headers/exhaust, 4.10 diff, 18" ARC-8's :hitler:

                      91' 318i --coilovers-- skid plate--
                      Future mods--new paint--E46 seats--

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                        • Ant_e30
                          Wrencher
                          • Mar 2011
                          • 292
                          #7
                          ^ you don't weld JOMs. You just put the inserts in the front and spring on, then separate springs and shocks up back.

                          the only time you would weld would be if you cut off the front spring perch altogether and welded it on lower but from all accounts this isn't necessary as it goes very low as it is (limiting factor is generally the rear height)

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