Help! Rear shocks

[Southernboy]

Has anyone replaced the top rubber mounts on the rear shocks?? What will I need to get to replace these??

[Robert T]

These two threads should get you started:

viewtopic.php?t=14703

viewtopic.php?t=25177

You can find more information on the subject by searching for "chipmunks".

Cheers R.

[Southernboy]

Thanks Rob........appreciated.

[Zed Carer]

When I replaced mine I also fitted the later additional reinforcement plate and new gaskets are essential as the old ones will disintegrate when you remove the old mounts. Otherwise it is quite an easy job - it took nephew and me less than 1.5 hrs to do both sides.

[ginettaman]

used this guys guide
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=540560

this way you you dont need to remove shock from car.
undo top mount, jack the car up with wheels on and pull the shock down, remove and replace top mount then push back in place.

Was a lot easier than i thought it was going to be.

[Southernboy]

Thanks for the directions..I'm collecting parts tomorrow.

[Sp1key]

Another great how to guide that has saved me sOme money and really made a difference to the drive quality in my zed

All the squeaks and rattles I was blaming on the roof mechanism have now gone

Well done forum supporters