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Old 12-01-2018, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Badsmerf View Post
Funf, I have a question. How hard is it to compress the strut shaft? I've had this little rattle and replaced the lower foam piece by compressing the strut enough to slip it in before the shaft expanded again. It took some effort to push down, but seemed like it should be much stiffer. My foam pieces are fine. Replaced end links and tension arm, thinking about trying lower control arm next. Just haven't had the time for a few months.
It’s a little hard to describe in words. But the photos are in this thread

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...build-diy.html

The front springs are pretty stiff. I used a brand new spring compressor (i.e. well lubed) and a 1/2 ratchet.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

One end of the spring compressor was in a vice at table height. As the spring compressed the effort increased considerably. Near the end I had to hold down on the strut as I pulled up on the ratchet.

I assume the “lower foam piece” you replaced was #4 in the parts diagram. If so…. How did you compress the spring? Did you cut it to slip it around the shock?

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