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      03-23-2014, 10:29 AM   #1
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Please help me to chang rear spring!!

I am installing kw v3 now
but im stock on rear spring.
it is not comming out!!
arms are too stiff to take spring out
can any one give me the tip?
ei. what to relese to take srping out
thanks in advance!!
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      03-23-2014, 11:06 AM   #2
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You practically have to hang yourself from the arms to give it room. Perhaps unbolting the sway bar will give you some more edge.
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      03-23-2014, 02:30 PM   #3
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I unbolted the rear sway from the control arm and also unbolted the control arm. This will allow you to lower the suspension enough to remove and install the spring. Also, remember that the KW's use the rubber on the top of the stock spring on the bottom of the KW spring.
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      04-04-2014, 05:32 PM   #4
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I've had a spring out, had the damper, anti roll bar drop link, brake caliper, disc and stone guard loose and top bush bolt out.
Slipped bar into the aluminium plate the spring sit on, then sit on bar whilst jiggling spring out or in.
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      04-09-2014, 02:53 AM   #5
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thank you for the input guys!!
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      04-28-2016, 12:55 PM   #6
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guys I'm changing the springs on my e89 this weekend , can anyone confirm that I defo do not need spring compressors on the rear springs to get them out ?

I have a foot operated hydraulic press for the front shocks
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I've never seen the need for spring compressors in the rear. If you disconnect the shock you should be able to pop out the spring with a lever - this allows the lower arm to extend a bit lower - the spring really has no pressure on it - just needs to slide out of the cup. Just exercise a smidge of care.

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thanks man
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well , I'm in the process of changing my springs and I cannot for the life of me
get the spring out , so fu**ed off right now

I'm following this guide

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1067137

but also now undone the spring carrier bush bolt and the control arm bolt , I can now rock the hub but the drive shaft is still stopping the spring carrier dropping low enough to get the spring out

Spring compressors I have wont fit , had a BIG long bar under the spring and cannot pop it out

Any more tips guys , shall I take the complete spring carrier arm out ?!
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      05-04-2016, 03:34 PM   #10
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well , after much cursing and struggling with large bars the spring is out , I feel undoing the sway bar drop link which attaches to the control arm just made that much of a difference, the spring literally came out sideways at 90 degrees to original position

Now the problem is how do I get the spring back in ! , the Eibachs look only slightly shorter than stock , I'm defo going to need some short spring compressors to get this spring back in as even stood on the trailing arm there doesnt look enough room to get the spring back in

Can anyone offer any advice or method how they got the spring back in ?

Ive done other spring changes before but OMG the rears on this Z4 are a total pig
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      05-04-2016, 07:34 PM   #11
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well , after much cursing and struggling with large bars the spring is out , I feel undoing the sway bar drop link which attaches to the control arm just made that much of a difference, the spring literally came out sideways at 90 degrees to original position

Now the problem is how do I get the spring back in ! , the Eibachs look only slightly shorter than stock , I'm defo going to need some short spring compressors to get this spring back in as even stood on the trailing arm there doesnt look enough room to get the spring back in

Can anyone offer any advice or method how they got the spring back in ?

Ive done other spring changes before but OMG the rears on this Z4 are a total pig
Use a large pry bar (I'm talking 4 foot) to lever the trailing arm down. Have a buddy slip the spring back in.
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      05-05-2016, 12:42 PM   #12
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well my problem was I had the E brake on !!!!!!!!!!!!! , E brake off and its a doddle no wonder I couldnt get the spring out !!

E brake off the hub drops down , must learn not to tackle these jobs when tired

All sorted now guys , front springs are next
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      05-06-2016, 10:32 AM   #13
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See my complete H and R Lowering spring install write up with lots of pictures titles:

DIY H and R Lowering Springs For 2009 35i Z4
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