Installing back on the OEM suspension

ontopofm · 09-17-2010, 06:47 PM

Hi guys,

Is the washer in the picture part of the OEM suspension? My FK coilover went back and I installed the original back on with the washer in the picture goes in between the Upper Strut Mount and the car frame. Im getting noises when going over the bump and the car now sit higher. Thanks

The HACK · 09-17-2010, 07:06 PM

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=31&fg=10

Doesn't look like any part in the OEM diagram is similar to the washer you're pointing to.

Speed_Addict · 09-18-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=31&fg=10

Doesn't look like any part in the OEM diagram is similar to the washer you're pointing to.

+1 - I just had my suspension apart and while there is a paper gasket that goes between the strut bearing/top hat there is no separate steel space (at least on my 2008 335i E92).

francisomar · 09-18-2010, 12:09 AM

That in fact is a spacer that goes on top of the top hats, I just did myself suspension work installing lowering perches in my 2008 e92.

Speed_Addict · 09-18-2010, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by francisomar

That in fact is a spacer that goes on top of the top hats, I just did myself suspension work installing lowering perches in my 2008 e92.

Funny, my 2008 E92 had the paper washer/gasket but no flat steel spacer in the same shape of that washer/gasket... I also show no such part in the exploded diagram in my Bentley manual.

ontopofm · 09-18-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=31&fg=10

Doesn't look like any part in the OEM diagram is similar to the washer you're pointing to.

isnt that space the number 6? I saw the paper gasket too but wasnt sure if this washer or the paper is number 6 from the diagram.

mattsten · 09-18-2010, 09:56 AM

That part was not present on my e90.....it looks like an aftermarket universal type part with all of the holes and I am guessing it was for use only with the coilovers...

ChrisB41 · 09-18-2010, 10:52 PM

Def. OEM, had them on my stock suspension. #6

ontopofm · 09-19-2010, 09:44 AM

man, why some cars have them and some do not? My car is 07 E92.

The HACK · 09-19-2010, 03:33 PM

#6 is a wafer thin gasket type ring if I'm not mistaken, not a thick spacer like part.

Speed_Addict · 09-19-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

#6 is a wafer thin gasket type ring if I'm not mistaken, not a thick spacer like part.

Yep - #6 is a paper gasket not a metal spacer. Looks in shape like what the OP shows but is paper none the less.

ontopofm · 09-20-2010, 03:42 AM

ok thanks guys, i will take the metal spacer off and sees what happen

DESI4life10 · 09-20-2010, 07:12 AM

That is an OEM spacer.

I have that on my car as well. The holes on that spacer are there in case you need to make adjustments with the alignment pin.

That spacer goes with the car and not the aftermarket suspension

3X3=5 · 09-20-2010, 01:55 PM

I have those black spacer rings on my 07 335i, so yes they're OEM.

Speaking of that paper gasket, what is it for? It was a real pain to reuse, getting it seating properly was a challenge when re-installing the struts. Anti-squeak I assume?

ontopofm · 09-21-2010, 01:16 PM

Any vendors or installers want to help out? You guys deal with it everyday so you guys must know. Thanks

longtran · 09-21-2010, 05:52 PM

that part is OEM. some cars have them and some dont. some even have the paper gasket as well. some have nothing. Not sure why BMW did it.

ontopofm · 09-21-2010, 08:17 PM

i have both that metal and paper gaskets..thanks Long

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francisomar First Lieutenant 11 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe jb Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yauco, PR iTrader: (0)	That in fact is a spacer that goes on top of the top hats, I just did myself suspension work installing lowering perches in my 2008 e92.
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mattsten Private First Class 5 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TN iTrader: (3)	That part was not present on my e90.....it looks like an aftermarket universal type part with all of the holes and I am guessing it was for use only with the coilovers...
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ChrisB41 Private First Class 7 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (7)	Def. OEM, had them on my stock suspension. #6
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ontopofm Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	man, why some cars have them and some do not? My car is 07 E92.
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ontopofm Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	ok thanks guys, i will take the metal spacer off and sees what happen
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DESI4life10 Banned 203 Rep 3,328 Posts Drives: Coding: Desi4life10@gmail.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West of Toronto, Canada iTrader: (18)	That is an OEM spacer. I have that on my car as well. The holes on that spacer are there in case you need to make adjustments with the alignment pin. That spacer goes with the car and not the aftermarket suspension
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3X3=5 Lieutenant 125 Rep 557 Posts Drives: in a lot of traffic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	I have those black spacer rings on my 07 335i, so yes they're OEM. Speaking of that paper gasket, what is it for? It was a real pain to reuse, getting it seating properly was a challenge when re-installing the struts. Anti-squeak I assume?
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ontopofm Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Any vendors or installers want to help out? You guys deal with it everyday so you guys must know. Thanks
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longtran Lieutenant General 1473 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	that part is OEM. some cars have them and some dont. some even have the paper gasket as well. some have nothing. Not sure why BMW did it.
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ontopofm Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	i have both that metal and paper gaskets..thanks Long
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