Installing Bilstein B8 HELP

NathanK24 · 05-25-2019, 02:36 PM

Installing these B8s on my E90 335xi. Originally I thought the strut sat lower in the pinch clamp. I compared it to the old strut and it looked shorter though. But now, I can't get the sway bar end link in. This is with the rotor jacked up fyi. Thanks.

NathanK24 · 05-25-2019, 02:53 PM

I was able to get it by dropping the rotor down lower, then attaching end link and nut, then raising. Oops...

ducatiti · 05-25-2019, 08:07 PM

I initially thought that the tabs weren't aligned

What springs did you install and how do you like the ride/drop so far?

Tambohamilton · 05-26-2019, 07:05 AM

The tab on the strut should butt up against the top of the knuckle (if it isn't already). Otherwise it'll probably slip under the weight of the car, and might end up misaligned

mweisdorfer · 05-26-2019, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanK24

Installing these B8s on my E90 335xi. Originally I thought the strut sat lower in the pinch clamp. I compared it to the old strut and it looked shorter though. But now, I can't get the sway bar end link in. This is with the rotor jacked up fyi. Thanks.

Curious. What did you do about springs? Did you get a different set of springs or did you use your OEM springs?

05-25-2019, 02:36 PM	#1
NathanK24 Private First Class 33 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Installing Bilstein B8 HELP Installing these B8s on my E90 335xi. Originally I thought the strut sat lower in the pinch clamp. I compared it to the old strut and it looked shorter though. But now, I can't get the sway bar end link in. This is with the rotor jacked up fyi. Thanks. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-25-2019, 02:53 PM	#2
NathanK24 Private First Class 33 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I was able to get it by dropping the rotor down lower, then attaching end link and nut, then raising. Oops...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-25-2019, 08:07 PM	#3
ducatiti Captain 235 Rep 712 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I initially thought that the tabs weren't aligned What springs did you install and how do you like the ride/drop so far?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-26-2019, 07:05 AM	#4
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	The tab on the strut should butt up against the top of the knuckle (if it isn't already). Otherwise it'll probably slip under the weight of the car, and might end up misaligned
	Appreciate 0 Quote