Strut Issue

buly34 · 11-12-2016, 06:59 PM

My 335xi front struts make this terrible creaking sound when the weather drops below to 55ºF and gets worse as the temperature drops. I will attach a video to help show the issue I am having, please help!!

* I replaced the struts/bushings a year ago, and the old struts/bushings made the noise too.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO!

buly34 · 11-13-2016, 08:51 AM

Anyone?? I've read it could be something with the sway bars?

buly34 · 11-14-2016, 06:30 AM

BUMP - HELP!

unrulyteach · 11-14-2016, 11:06 AM

Check the xi and suspension section in the thread. But i believe it's something needed to be greased

Built My Way · 11-14-2016, 12:32 PM

Saturate the bushings with wd40. It may take a day or two to work. It's worth a try.
GL

buly34 · 11-14-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Check the xi and suspension section in the thread. But i believe it's something needed to be greased

Do you have a link? thanks.

Dariii97 · 12-13-2016, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by buly34

My 335xi front struts make this terrible creaking sound when the weather drops below to 55ºF and gets worse as the temperature drops. I will attach a video to help show the issue I am having, please help!!

* I replaced the struts/bushings a year ago, and the old struts/bushings made the noise too.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO!

Exact noise! just not quite as loud lol. Its aggravating me so bad. It's honestly so cold i don't want to free my limbs off trying to dig in and figure out the issue. I need to find out some how on exactly what it is so i can execute this mission haha

buly34 · 12-14-2016, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dariii97

Exact noise! just not quite as loud lol. Its aggravating me so bad. It's honestly so cold i don't want to free my limbs off trying to dig in and figure out the issue. I need to find out some how on exactly what it is so i can execute this mission haha

Do you have an XI? Mine seems to be coming from the front strut bushings rotating against the metal top of the strut tower. Not sure if greasing it up would help, I would think the bushing would just push the grease out. I have no idea what to do

unrulyteach · 12-15-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by buly34

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Originally Posted by Dariii97

Exact noise! just not quite as loud lol. Its aggravating me so bad. It's honestly so cold i don't want to free my limbs off trying to dig in and figure out the issue. I need to find out some how on exactly what it is so i can execute this mission haha

Do you have an XI? Mine seems to be coming from the front strut bushings rotating against the metal top of the strut tower. Not sure if greasing it up would help, I would think the bushing would just push the grease out. I have no idea what to do

Did u grease it?

ArcticRik · 12-15-2016, 06:21 PM

I have the same issue out if my right strut, I had already decided to get a new suspension and this helped moved things along lol

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buly34 First Lieutenant 121 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335xi 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Strut Issue - PLEASE HELP! My 335xi front struts make this terrible creaking sound when the weather drops below to 55ºF and gets worse as the temperature drops. I will attach a video to help show the issue I am having, please help!! * I replaced the struts/bushings a year ago, and the old struts/bushings made the noise too. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO! __________________ 2007 E90 335xi \| 400WHP // 430WTQ
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11-13-2016, 08:51 AM	#2
buly34 First Lieutenant 121 Rep 342 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335xi 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Anyone?? I've read it could be something with the sway bars? __________________ 2007 E90 335xi \| 400WHP // 430WTQ
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11-14-2016, 06:30 AM	#3
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11-14-2016, 11:06 AM	#4
unrulyteach Colonel 400 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: myrtle beach sc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Check the xi and suspension section in the thread. But i believe it's something needed to be greased
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Built My Way Captain 72 Rep 628 Posts Drives: ...when not replacing gaskets Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Friendly Maritimes ;) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i e90 [7.50]	Saturate the bushings with wd40. It may take a day or two to work. It's worth a try. GL
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12-15-2016, 06:21 PM	#10
ArcticRik Enthusiast 166 Rep 1,624 Posts Drives: Arctic Metallic E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (11)	I have the same issue out if my right strut, I had already decided to get a new suspension and this helped moved things along lol
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