How my trunkliner became a shock mount

[B0ND]

I had just gotten done installing my H&R Sport springs and Bilstein Sport shocks along with new e46 cabbie rear shock mounts. I'm driving along enjoying my new set-up (it really is great by the way) when I hit what I would consider a regular size bump and I hear a pop followed by some rattling noise coming from the left rear. I immediately slowed down and pulled over to check it out. This is what I found:


I limped it home since I was really close, took off the trunk liner and removed the shock.



I had attached the shock mount before putting on the dust cover and other rubber mount, once I realized this I tried to take off the shock cover off, but it was being quite stubborn so I finally decided to just go without the dust cover. I'm guessing that I messed up the shock mount when trying to get it off the shock...at least the shock mounts I was replacing are in good condition, so I think I'm just gonna use those (they look like they're e46 mounts too).

[golde30]

umm, yer missing 2 metal plates that go above and below the RSM...at least thats what it looks like.

[backtrail69]

Aftermarket Shock Mounts FTW!

[B0ND]

What metal plates are you referring to? The z3 reinforcement plates were in place as can be seen in the 2nd pic, I didn't show them in the 3rd pic. And theres no metal plate below, it's a (paper?) gasket that fits between the shock mount and the sheet metal.

[PeaveyBassist]

See that metal washer that is concave on top of the shock mount? There is another one just like it that goes below that. Also, a bump stop.

Will

[B0ND]

Aftermarket Shock Mounts FTW!

Are you running aftermarket shock mounts? If so what kind?

[PeaveyBassist]

Btw, I have brand new e46 cabrio mounts never mounted if you want them.

Will

[nando]

you put them together wrong like others stated. I've had E46 cabby mounts in my car for 4 years, never had a problem with them.

oh yeah, you really don't need a bump stop on the rear of an E30. I took mine out to make adjusting the konis easy..

[backtrail69]

Are you running aftermarket shock mounts? If so what kind?

I have e46 cabrio mounts in my grey car and IE mounts in my eta. No problems with either..

[golde30]

you put them together wrong like others stated. I've had E46 cabby mounts in my car for 4 years, never had a problem with them.

oh yeah, you really don't need a bump stop on the rear of an E30. I took mine out to make adjusting the konis easy..

dude, get top adj rear konis, that would make it even easier...:p

[K-Swiss]

The guys are right. Your missing parts below the shock mount. The shock mounts are fine however the install you obviously missed some pieces. Anyways get the right spacer/washers, and a shock shaft cover and reinstall it and you should be golden. If need be look at the diagram on REALOEM to get some hints.
Cheers,

[B0ND]

Got it sorted out now, thanks for the help.