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Default 900i is getting lower - 12-12-2004 , 12:40 PM






two years ago I could get the trolley jack underneath;
one year ago I would only go under the supporting brace
(from chassis span to front);
now, it wont go under.

Is it the shock absorbers ?
Are they difficult and expensive to replace ?
thanks
tom



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Default Re: 900i is getting lower - 12-12-2004 , 03:55 PM






t@t.c wrote:

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two years ago I could get the trolley jack underneath;
one year ago I would only go under the supporting brace
(from chassis span to front);
now, it wont go under.

Is it the shock absorbers ?
Are they difficult and expensive to replace ?
thanks
tom



Shock absorbers control the bounce - springs hold the car up.
Tires also hold the car up. Do you need air in the tires?
A very, very, very remote possibility is the supporting brace is
sagging from rust.



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Default Re: 900i is getting lower - 12-13-2004 , 12:17 AM




"ma_twain" <ma_twain (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

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t@t.c wrote:

two years ago I could get the trolley jack underneath;
one year ago I would only go under the supporting brace
(from chassis span to front);
now, it wont go under.

Is it the shock absorbers ?
Are they difficult and expensive to replace ?
thanks
tom




Shock absorbers control the bounce - springs hold the car up.
Tires also hold the car up. Do you need air in the tires?
A very, very, very remote possibility is the supporting brace is
sagging from rust.

What about bushings? I had very worn trailing arm bushings on my Volvo and
it was sagging noticeably.




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Default Re: 900i is getting lower - 12-14-2004 , 10:11 PM



Rears are easier than fronts. Hardest part is compressing the old shocks to
remove them because of the gas pressure. You may not have that problem!
Soak all nuts and bolts with Liquid Wrench for DAYS before beginning the
project. Tap all nuts and bolts with a hammer each time you soak them.
Don't get that shit on your fingers!

Tom L.
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two years ago I could get the trolley jack underneath;
one year ago I would only go under the supporting brace
(from chassis span to front);
now, it wont go under.

Is it the shock absorbers ?
Are they difficult and expensive to replace ?
thanks
tom




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