Changing Shocks and Struts! - BMW 335i E90 Suspension DIY

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2 ай бұрын

Check out www.oembimmerparts.com to get your parts for this job!
VERY IMPORTANT: I recommend you look at the part numbers on your existing shocks and struts to figure out if you have the sports suspension or not so that you know what to order. I have the sports suspension so this is what I ordered:
Front struts:
31316786003 Left front strut sports suspension
31316786004 right front strut sports suspension
31331094749 BMW Mini Strut Dust Sleeve - Febi Bilstein
31306775098 BMW Strut Mount - Lemforder 2700101
Rear shocks:
33526771729 Rear shock sports suspension
33536767335 BMW Shock Bump Stop - Febi Bilstein
33506771737 BMW Shock Mount - Lemforder
33506771738 BMW Shock Mount - Lemforder
33526768544 BMW E9X 3-Series Rear Shock Mount OEM
As always, visit www.realoem.com to figure out exactly which part numbers belong to your car by looking up your VIN number.
Good luck!
This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

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@VBeatstep 2 ай бұрын

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@chuckho0624 2 ай бұрын

I still own a 2002 E46, and STILL enjoying those time, money, and headaches this channel saved me from! He is the best!

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for still watching. I totally understand when people drift away from my channel because they sell their car.

@pedjica01 2 ай бұрын

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@zangdar071 2 ай бұрын

Ahah intro inspired by M539. Nice

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

Not just him, also Road Kill or many other channels. I think it's a good idea to see a preview of what you're gonna see in the next half hour, because you lose the most people in the first 30 seconds.

@Vision33r 17 күн бұрын

Good video, suspension can be a huge pita and watching yours made it easier for my job. The most important thing is to lower the control arms so that you can get the strut enough room to slide into the knuckle.

@harrison2655 28 күн бұрын

You're the best with these videos, love how you always talk about things to consider while doing the job and potential other parts that would be easy to replace at the same time. Nice work!

@MrKnockoff Ай бұрын

Thanks for this, been trying to figure out how to get the spring compressed right to get this done and I think this is it. (using on my e90, but still very useful). Now hopefully the right side takes 1/3 time as the left

@nineteen76 2 ай бұрын

A strut mount spreader tool makes life much easier

@fant1105 Күн бұрын

Hi, i just wanted to say thanks for all the videos with the e46, built my 325ci fl with some of your videos, thanks 👍 Oh yeah and next one will be an e92 335i with the n55 so i’ll have to watch some more

@scottrobson4097 23 күн бұрын

On the front shocks, the bump stop is not supposed to be mainly tucked into the bellows, but stick out the top so you put it in upside down

@lukecameron519 21 күн бұрын

you and the car are looking great brother!

@Vlad-zw9od 2 ай бұрын

I'm almost thinking about doing it and see your upload. I think it's a sign!

@MrAjfish 2 ай бұрын

Thanks again. Lovin' your work, mate. I need to do the rears on my e93.

@aor3200 2 ай бұрын

Maybe stupid question, i am now watching your great video. I saw you have to hammer hub quite a lot before you get shock removed. I would put big flathead screwdriver in that groove with hammer, to spread it. Then shock is much more easy to remove. At least in E46 series it helps. Second thing, maybe good idea to use some lubricant spray on spring compressors. Some people said you should only use hand tools when you tight spring compressors, not impact.

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

I did use a big chisel to spread it apart.

@spazmochad 2 ай бұрын

Bilstein B4's are easier to fit as a DIY as they don't need such high compression of the spring, they do a m-sport version as well.

@seanpaul3050 2 ай бұрын

What brand of safety glasses is going to stop a spring compressor going straight through your head 😂

@Haz6667 Ай бұрын

Try motor mounts for the clunk when you come to a stop or brake

@shefketmustafa9228 Ай бұрын

Hi E39 528i 1998 Light Control Mode (LCM) What is the best ways to be tested and reprogrammed if needed? My lights bit funny after car been unplugged from battery for a year. Thanks

@user-bu1ir3us7v 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha !! Still looking younger and younger boss good to see you’re still making videos 😭 you made my childhood w my first e46 🥹🙏🏻

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

Damn, I don't know how to feel about this comment. You started watching my videos when you were a child?? Has it been that long? lol

@rikymalone 23 күн бұрын

hello friend i always see your oldervideos because was e46, now i see that have an e90 congrats, are pretty similar in the suspension correct?, i see you lose wheight congrats for that too you look good, you still anwseriyng and helping people with coding e46? my car bmw e46 2002 n42b20 318i automatic was ghanged the dme and ews, the cluster and the lcm too, yes i know, i bougth a frankestein, can you helpme with that and put everything in order? i see that the only thing that have the vin numbercorrect its the egs , waiting for your anwser thank you

@phoenixosprey7455 2 ай бұрын

Please buy a special socket for removing the front struts. For example HAZET 4912-3

@LukeMaloneBMX 2 ай бұрын

Definitely a must, it makes this job so easy.

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

My special tool is that vice grip, lol. Sometimes you don't need to buy every special tool.

@alantennant6845 Ай бұрын

@@50sKid i used a spark plug socket, had the top available for a wrench

@joedanov96 2 ай бұрын

Hi 50s KID, Can you help me please? "I replaced the valve cover gasket and after starting the engine, it started to hum and the engine ran as if a cylinder was misfiring. The humming noise comes from the CCV tube that goes into the valve cover. When I disconnect it, there is pressure coming from the tube that causes the humming. When I block the tube with my hand, the engine runs well. Do you know how to solve this problem?" Thanks Joseph

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

Your CCV rubber thingie (can't think of the word right now) is toast. Replace the CCV.

@isrealperez9069 2 ай бұрын

I have mounted my rear shocks but I didn't have to do all that what you did especially underneath with the bolts It's actually there's an easier way You're doing it the more difficult and unefficient way for the rear

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

How so? Details my dude.

@Drforbin941 2 ай бұрын

Hi. I just replaced all that on my e46 330ci and the car wonders ALL over the road! Any suggestions?

@mind.hacker9996 2 ай бұрын

Did you get an alignment?

@Drforbin941 2 ай бұрын

@@mind.hacker9996 Not yet..I have a problem with front speed sensor trying to sort that out. Could it be Alignment? I mean it's bad. In the rain I can hardly keep the car under control

@GoldenAura32 2 ай бұрын

@@Drforbin941it absolutely is your alignment.

@50sKid 2 ай бұрын

alignment for sure, but it shouldn't have been off if you properly aligned the little peg in the hole at the top of the strut tower.

@Drforbin941 2 ай бұрын

@@50sKid Thank you for your reply. The car has positive camber and is riding about an inch too high. The guy who put in the struts etc used amazon junk. So i have bought all new from oembrimmer and replacing myself.

@Turkeyfry100 Ай бұрын

If you had a Toyota, literally any Toyota, you wouldn’t have any content lol.

@riftster313 Ай бұрын

Bro- you shouldn't post videos if you don't actually know wtf you're doing. You're supposed to spread that bolted clamp on the base of the strut with a beefy chisel tip before you pound it off... that's BASIC KNOWLEDGE

@Andymcspandy25 15 күн бұрын

He did…?

@LastChanceFossil 11 күн бұрын

Quit hating. Or tell us to follow your channel which shows how to do it "correctly"