Hey guys after an easy first fitting of a new rear shock and mount came the nasty bit...
seized shock to axle bolt!
after much time of trying to get it shifting it never worked out. So tomorrow im gonna have to try n get a local mechanic to heat it and manage to get it out although iv got the feeling its been rounded due to trying to get it off today.
the thing is i cant seem to find replacement bolts?
im really doing my head in with this so if you can reccomend a site with the parts please let me know!
rear shock bolts
Re: rear shock bolts
i found the oem catalogue for america and when searching through the parts to the diagram and getting the right one in particular... it simply says hex bolt?
am i overthinking this by thinking that a regular hex bolt from bnq etc would not be able to withstand the pressure or would that be right enough?
am i overthinking this by thinking that a regular hex bolt from bnq etc would not be able to withstand the pressure or would that be right enough?
Re: rear shock bolts
Marty,
Part 2 below. Part Number 07 11 9 903 156
Single components for rear spring strut - BMW parts catalog
Coopers BMW are showing this as £7.91 - Click here. Your local dealer will be able to get this next day.
Part 2 below. Part Number 07 11 9 903 156
Single components for rear spring strut - BMW parts catalog
Coopers BMW are showing this as £7.91 - Click here. Your local dealer will be able to get this next day.
Re: rear shock bolts
No problem, if you are going to your dealer give them your reg number and let them pull up the part number, this way if it is wrong they will exchange it FOC.
Re: rear shock bolts
Theres a local dealer in hamilton and im sure they have a parts department ill try and get a hold of them tomorrow morning.
Have you had any experience with them how long do they tend to take sourcing parts?
There is also masterparts in bellshill which im hoping might have it or be able to get me it same day... fingers crossed!
Have you had any experience with them how long do they tend to take sourcing parts?
There is also masterparts in bellshill which im hoping might have it or be able to get me it same day... fingers crossed!
rear shock bolts
BMW parts are usually very good, if they are not a stocked item in the dealer they will request them and this is usually next day. More unusual parts sometimes have to come from Germany this of course takes a little longer. I have no direct experience with either hamilton or bellshill I am afraid.
Re: rear shock bolts
18mm socket. Should be replaced each time it is removed, so BMW tend to stock them. They have been known to fail so worth changing. Search for a thread by Brynt.
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Re: rear shock bolts
thanks guys for the responses theyre all done and running smooth.
Such a great improvement feel much more grounded ohh an no squeak!!
Such a great improvement feel much more grounded ohh an no squeak!!