Originally Posted by
Clarksonvalley
Problem solved - the top left rear shock mount failed. The rubber was torn from the mount, no doubt due to the washboard road we were on in Oregon this past summer. The road was so rough that I could only do 1000 RPM in 1st gear for 5 miles. Have new mounts on order from Patrick at BMA Parts in CA. Replacing both rear top shock mounts.
I installed these recently over the Koni adjustables on my 540
http://mooseheadengineering.com/moos...tegory=1512126
after having driven the e34 540 for ten years now I liked the idea of never having to do these again.
I can report no increase in cabin noise level or harshness in ride..
You reuse the studs and brass cup of the originals and combine those with the Moosehead hats.
A simple , east and straightforward job.. the polyurethane bushings should outlast the car but are easily replaceable if needed.
One caveat.. The pair I received were improperly welded.. not sure of the reason but they broke shortly after installation.
I contacted the manufacturer who refunded my purchase in full.
I had planned to just go with Myle HD stock type mount but the shop had a welder and he MIG welded them together for me and they have been great..
If you decide to try these just make sure you ask the seller if he has checked they are not from the weak weld batch.. He's an honest guy and will do you right..
1995 540i Manual build 1/95