Issues when re-installing OEM springs

jrp73 · 11-28-2021, 09:56 AM

Hi guys – has anyone had any issues when re-installing OEM springs after removing lowered springs? I’m having real trouble ensuring the spring is seated correctly and then lining up the shock to the top mount hole. I can either line up the shock but the spring won’t seat correctly or I can have the spring in the correct place but then becomes impossible to move the shock enough to line up with the hole!

I should add I’m using the process of not fully removing the shock, instead unbolting the shock from the top mount and using a jack on the lower arm to compress the spring. I’m not sure if this is the issue, it’s the same process I used to fit the lowered springs and worked a charm but I suspect it’s not as simple with the larger OEM springs.

Anyway, has anyone had any similar issues? I’m going to borrow some spring compressors and fit them with the shocks fully removed. Curious if I’m the only one to have this issue?

Any other tips appreciated!
Thanks

TopJimmy · 11-28-2021, 01:56 PM

Watch Tommy L Garage's vid on how to install MP-HAS and that should show you how it comes apart the easy way.

spidy512 · 11-29-2021, 09:33 AM

Howdy!

It may be the stock spring needs to be compressed a bit to clear everything.

Do you have access to a spring compressor? One that might be able to fit in the fender area?

Otherwise, if you can have a fried help maybe as you preload the spring?

good luck!
josh

11-28-2021, 09:56 AM	#1
jrp73 Lieutenant 35 Rep 517 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Issues when re-installing OEM springs Hi guys – has anyone had any issues when re-installing OEM springs after removing lowered springs? I’m having real trouble ensuring the spring is seated correctly and then lining up the shock to the top mount hole. I can either line up the shock but the spring won’t seat correctly or I can have the spring in the correct place but then becomes impossible to move the shock enough to line up with the hole! I should add I’m using the process of not fully removing the shock, instead unbolting the shock from the top mount and using a jack on the lower arm to compress the spring. I’m not sure if this is the issue, it’s the same process I used to fit the lowered springs and worked a charm but I suspect it’s not as simple with the larger OEM springs. Anyway, has anyone had any similar issues? I’m going to borrow some spring compressors and fit them with the shocks fully removed. Curious if I’m the only one to have this issue? Any other tips appreciated! Thanks
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11-28-2021, 01:56 PM	#2
TopJimmy Major General 5457 Rep 5,151 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	Watch Tommy L Garage's vid on how to install MP-HAS and that should show you how it comes apart the easy way. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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11-29-2021, 09:33 AM	#3
spidy512 Captain 492 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2015 f80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Howdy! It may be the stock spring needs to be compressed a bit to clear everything. Do you have access to a spring compressor? One that might be able to fit in the fender area? Otherwise, if you can have a fried help maybe as you preload the spring? good luck! josh
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