Advice

mweisdorfer · 04-22-2017, 08:03 PM

I have an 07 335i.

I have replaced all the control arms with m3 arms and replaced the tie rods. The suspension is lowered with the B12 lowering kit.

At low speeds (parking lot) when I turn the wheel to the extreme one way or another, it makes a rather loud creak or click.

I replaced the swaybar end end links with Hotchkiss adjustable end links.

I tried to follow this diy :

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791305

Initially, I made the adjustable swaybar links 1" longer than OEM and put them in place. However, the bottom of the swaybar was really close to the control arm when I did this. This just didn't make any sense. The swaybar will hit the control arm over bumps for sure.

The b12 lowering kit lowers the car 1 1/4" in the front & 1" in the rear.

So, I reversed thought process and tightened the adjustable links all the way up. This only bought me a 1/2" shorter than OEM.

I put the car back together and drove it around. I still get the creak/ click.

I'm at a loss.....

Please Advise....

agustincuenca · 04-22-2017, 09:15 PM

upper strut bolts? upper strut tower braces that go to the center of the firewall/windshield? one of mines, the bolts was somewhat loose, making a click when turning at low speeds and leaning the car to that side.

mweisdorfer · 04-22-2017, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by agustincuenca

upper strut bolts? upper strut tower braces that go to the center of the firewall/windshield? one of mines, the bolts was somewhat loose, making a click when turning at low speeds and leaning the car to that side.

I checked all my upper strut bolts. All torqued down to spec. I also checked the bolts that secure the steering rack to the subframe. I also added a little white lithium grease to the steering knuckle too...

I'm out of options....

TheeGovernor · 04-22-2017, 11:02 PM

Check your steering rack bolts and strut bar bolts

juld0zer · 04-23-2017, 08:02 AM

Things to check:
- Caster arm bush bolts and endlinks must be torqued with the car on ramps (car at normal ride height)
- Tie rod ends. Are the clamps done up tightly after alignment?
- Ball joints, are they torqued to spec?
- Did you check the condition of your strut mounts? The rubber can perish. The bearings can become dry or filled with dirt. Also if you didnt reassemble the strut/strut mount and all the little bits in between in the correct order and orientation you might encounter issues too. Is the 22mm strut nut done up to spec also? A lot of people have issues here as it is an uncommon size.
- Strut mount nuts. The 13mm ones.. did you replace them? They are single use lock nuts.

04-22-2017, 08:03 PM	#1
mweisdorfer Major General 1953 Rep 6,965 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Advice I have an 07 335i. I have replaced all the control arms with m3 arms and replaced the tie rods. The suspension is lowered with the B12 lowering kit. At low speeds (parking lot) when I turn the wheel to the extreme one way or another, it makes a rather loud creak or click. I replaced the swaybar end end links with Hotchkiss adjustable end links. I tried to follow this diy : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791305 Initially, I made the adjustable swaybar links 1" longer than OEM and put them in place. However, the bottom of the swaybar was really close to the control arm when I did this. This just didn't make any sense. The swaybar will hit the control arm over bumps for sure. The b12 lowering kit lowers the car 1 1/4" in the front & 1" in the rear. So, I reversed thought process and tightened the adjustable links all the way up. This only bought me a 1/2" shorter than OEM. I put the car back together and drove it around. I still get the creak/ click. I'm at a loss..... Please Advise....
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agustincuenca First Lieutenant 155 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i; 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S Louis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	upper strut bolts? upper strut tower braces that go to the center of the firewall/windshield? one of mines, the bolts was somewhat loose, making a click when turning at low speeds and leaning the car to that side.
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TheeGovernor Life is better with burnouts 101 Rep 611 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mile High iTrader: (4) Garage List 1996 Toyota Forklift [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Check your steering rack bolts and strut bar bolts
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	Things to check: - Caster arm bush bolts and endlinks must be torqued with the car on ramps (car at normal ride height) - Tie rod ends. Are the clamps done up tightly after alignment? - Ball joints, are they torqued to spec? - Did you check the condition of your strut mounts? The rubber can perish. The bearings can become dry or filled with dirt. Also if you didnt reassemble the strut/strut mount and all the little bits in between in the correct order and orientation you might encounter issues too. Is the 22mm strut nut done up to spec also? A lot of people have issues here as it is an uncommon size. - Strut mount nuts. The 13mm ones.. did you replace them? They are single use lock nuts.
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