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Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 08:01:10 -0500
From: Bob Stommel <rstommel_at_iquest.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Separated shock mounts

>Like Jim noted, you can remove/replace the rear shocks without jacking up the
>rear end. However, with a stiffer shock like the Konis or Bilstiens it does
>take a little muscle to compress and hold the rear shock to align the lower
>mounting hole while laying on your side. IMHO, pulling out the rear carpet
>and
>sound-deadening material is the hardest part, especially if you have a CD
>changer or some aftermarket stereo equipment in the trunk. If you make a
>small
>U-shaped cut in the carpet and sound-deadening material just above the shock
>tower mount you can avoid having to pull it all out. Saves mucho time. The
>carpet holds its form so well that you can barely tell it's cut. Bob,
weren't
>you the one who suggested it to me?

Yup. Cuts the time down to about 45 minutes the next time you have to R&R the rear shocks. Cut a half moon shape in the carpet with the uncut edge on the top to create a flap that can be lifted to access the top shock mount nuts.

Bob Stommel


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