Is this worth re-doing?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-08-2019, 09:26 AM

I just installed some Bilstein B8s and noticed that the lower spring extends slightly beyond the spring seat. I thought it looked good when I was bolting everything up, but maybe I missed it.

Is this worth taking off and twisting it like a quarter of an inch, or is it fine the way it is? I really only care from a safety standpoint.

bluewater328 · 05-08-2019, 06:49 PM

I would say yes as a general statement, but I don't have these, so I'll let the ones with them speak to how this would affect the particular unit.

cruizinmax · 05-09-2019, 07:41 AM

You are fine. It's not going to move with usage.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-09-2019, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the info all. Given the overall lack of interest in the thread, I'm assuming this is really no big deal. I'll leave it as is. It doesn't make any noise, it doesn't interfere with anything and it appears to function normally.

gunnerxq · 05-09-2019, 10:09 PM

Yeah it technically should be fine. Your car might be lower by a miniscule amount

BSM n54iS · 05-10-2019, 01:11 PM

I didn't wanna advise in case you had an issue, only thinking there prolly shouldn't be one

ducatiti · 05-10-2019, 01:37 PM

I recently installed B8's as well. If I was in your shoes, I would redo it for peace of mind.

Besides, you will only doing one corner and already familiar with the process.

feuer · 05-10-2019, 06:21 PM

With suspension off loaded you can rotate that spring by hands, if you are strong that is, I have done it few times :-)

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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Is this worth re-doing? I just installed some Bilstein B8s and noticed that the lower spring extends slightly beyond the spring seat. I thought it looked good when I was bolting everything up, but maybe I missed it. Is this worth taking off and twisting it like a quarter of an inch, or is it fine the way it is? I really only care from a safety standpoint.
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bluewater328 Colonel 626 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I would say yes as a general statement, but I don't have these, so I'll let the ones with them speak to how this would affect the particular unit.
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05-09-2019, 07:41 AM	#3
cruizinmax Private First Class 33 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 99 Civic, 09 335i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Springfield, MO iTrader: (0)	You are fine. It's not going to move with usage.
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the info all. Given the overall lack of interest in the thread, I'm assuming this is really no big deal. I'll leave it as is. It doesn't make any noise, it doesn't interfere with anything and it appears to function normally.
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 213 Rep 1,783 Posts Drives: e90 "325i" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Yeah it technically should be fine. Your car might be lower by a miniscule amount
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ducatiti Captain 235 Rep 712 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I recently installed B8's as well. If I was in your shoes, I would redo it for peace of mind. Besides, you will only doing one corner and already familiar with the process.
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05-10-2019, 06:21 PM	#8
feuer Major General 4277 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	With suspension off loaded you can rotate that spring by hands, if you are strong that is, I have done it few times :-)
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