Rear suspension refresh... what should I do?

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  • 90pioneer
    Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 78

    #1

    Rear suspension refresh... what should I do?

    91 318i 178k, I recently replaced the entire front suspension. All the parts I used were OEM or OEM style replacements, no drop or performance. I got store cost on the parts which is why I went this route.

    New control arms/ball joints/bushings, sway bar ends, new struts, steering rack, tie rod ends, etc.

    The front end of the car feels pretty good, but it doesn't handle all that well. When I go into a corner it feels like the rear squats down and is pretty bouncy back there.

    What is an economical way I can refresh my rear suspension for a better ride and handling? I assume everything under there is original from the factory like the front was.
  • Blackout
    R3V Elite
    • Apr 2011
    • 4125

    #2
    Since you are not looking to improve handling, just repeat what you did in the front. New shocks and mounts means no more squatting.
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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530

      #3
      At that mileage the rear suspension probably needs new subframe and trailing arm bushings in addition to shocks and upper mounts.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      • S62
        Wrencher
        • Nov 2011
        • 262

        #4
        Originally posted by jlevie
        At that mileage the rear suspension probably needs new subframe and trailing arm bushings in addition to shocks and upper mounts.
        +1
        I replaced all of my worn out suspension and now those things are the only other thing I need to replace. It just doesnt feel right when i'm taking turns.

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        • cormier
          Grease Monkey
          • Feb 2008
          • 380

          #5
          If you're taking the subframe down, brake/fuel lines and parking brake cables are easily accessible as well

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