Easy way to replace front springs?

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  • Hoffbrohaus
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2013
    • 519

    #1

    Easy way to replace front springs?

    I only want to swap out my springs do I have to take the whole strut assembly out or can I just unbolt the top, swing it out, compress the spring and pull it out? Or do I have to go through this whole procedure on pelican?
    '90 325is
  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37825

    #2
    I think you'd spend more time trying to do it "in the car" than pulling the complete assembly. It really doesn't take that long. I can usually do both sides in an hour at most.
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    • IRON-E
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Dec 2007
      • 16548

      #3
      I agree in with MR.325
      @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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      • Jaxx_
        E30 Mastermind
        • Dec 2009
        • 1880

        #4
        The longest part is compressing the springs, and probably more hassle doing it on the car rather than on a work bench. Not to mention, you may not even be able to clear the fenders to pull the springs off with spring compressors attached to them.
        '84 318i M10B18 147- Safari Beige
        NA: 93whp/90ftlbs, MS2E w/ LC, 2-Step
        Turbo: 221whp/214ftlbs, MS3x flex @ 17psi

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        • MuddyDuck
          Noobie
          • Nov 2014
          • 8

          #5
          Easy way to replace front springs?

          Pull the whole assembly. I spent an hour in the ER after gashing my finger trying to do it on the car. Much, much easier once removed. I wish I'd spent that hour removing them from the start.


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