I changed my whole front end suspension on my 2004 Dodge and did this, I did alot of research for over a month before I started, and even then it took me a week to finish. But only because I ran into problems, wrong part size, that my local auto parts store had to correct, didn't have a certain tool size, had to wait to get a certain rent-a-tool from parts store, etc. Now with good preparation I can do everything in one day.
Thank you so much. I didn’t go to school for mechanics but for the last 3 years I’ve been working on cars and doing hours of research a night. (For reference, I didn’t know anything about cars prior. Literally nothing). This is something I’m so grateful to learn about
Ok but how tight to temporarily tighten nuts and bolts before preload and full torque? Like just barely on there not even 10 foot pounds, or like temporarily half of the torque spec like lets say 25 pounds, if the spec is 100 foot pounds?
Quick question! I didn't preload my rear control arms. It's been a week of driving on normal roads. Have I destroyed my new parts or do I have time to adjust? Thanks!
@@millertimebmw thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to do it right after work! Will probably have to use a breaker bar because I was silly and air gunned it tight while the car was lifted at my buddy's garage :s
Changing the air struts on my Audi. I need to remove some bolts from the upper control arm and loosen the lower control arm. How would I preload the corner if the area I need to torque down is loose?
In the case of the E46 there is also this alternative in the Bentley : "align the base of the bracket so that it is parallel with the center of the wheel bearing bore on the trailing arm". Would it be as effective ? Diagram: www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=640024&stc=1&d=1472778507
I changed my whole front end suspension on my 2004 Dodge and did this, I did alot of research for over a month before I started, and even then it took me a week to finish.
But only because I ran into problems, wrong part size, that my local auto parts store had to correct, didn't have a certain tool size, had to wait to get a certain rent-a-tool from parts store, etc.
Now with good preparation I can do everything in one day.
It's a good feeling knowing you can get it done yourself, isn't it!?
@@millertimebmw sure is!
Thank you so much. I didn’t go to school for mechanics but for the last 3 years I’ve been working on cars and doing hours of research a night. (For reference, I didn’t know anything about cars prior. Literally nothing). This is something I’m so grateful to learn about
Thanks so much for watching!
Richtig, immer bei abgesengten Fahrzeug die Querlenker festschrauben.
Also, don't over preload. That will make the car sit funny and drive funnier. Ask me how I know 🙃
HOW?! : D
@@millertimebmw Raise the suspension too high, basically
Ok but how tight to temporarily tighten nuts and bolts before preload and full torque?
Like just barely on there not even 10 foot pounds, or like temporarily half of the torque spec like lets say 25 pounds, if the spec is 100 foot pounds?
thank u for making this video!
Quick question! I didn't preload my rear control arms. It's been a week of driving on normal roads. Have I destroyed my new parts or do I have time to adjust? Thanks!
The sooner you correct it the better. Easy to do, jack that wheel loosen and retighten!
@@millertimebmw thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to do it right after work! Will probably have to use a breaker bar because I was silly and air gunned it tight while the car was lifted at my buddy's garage :s
Changing the air struts on my Audi. I need to remove some bolts from the upper control arm and loosen the lower control arm. How would I preload the corner if the area I need to torque down is loose?
Where is the e36
Absolutely in the near future!
Thanks for the video. When you say "jack that corner" you mean jack the suspension, or the wheel, correct ? Where do you position your floor jack ?
Yes, with the bolts loose. Jack under the balljoint on the control arm to ride height. Then tighten the bolts.
In the case of the E46 there is also this alternative in the Bentley : "align the base of the bracket so that it is parallel with the center of the wheel bearing bore on the trailing arm". Would it be as effective ? Diagram: www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=640024&stc=1&d=1472778507
Should this be done with rear coilovers?
If you're changing the height from that of stock, yes. It will prematurely wear bushings, etc. of not.
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Can you put the car on ramps to preload it?
I find it easier to use a jack, but if all you have acess to is a ramp, then that should be good enough.