Reply With QuoteI just did this last weekend and ended up not using the pad. I tried to force it in there, but it would not fit properly. I have driven about 400 miles and so far all is well.
Good Luck.
Tracy Mathews
Sachs Install
I have what may seem like a dumb question. The rear of my car is apart and I need to know if you use the rubber spring pad with the new Sachs kit? The original metal perch has a flat surface that the rubber pad sits on. The new metal perch is contoured so the spring pad is not flush. It almost looks like it is made to not use the rubber pad. I know a bunch of people have used this kit in the past, what did you do?
Steve
1989 M3
1995 525i 5sp
1993 525iT
Rubber pad
I just did this last weekend and ended up not using the pad. I tried to force it in there, but it would not fit properly. I have driven about 400 miles and so far all is well.
Good Luck.
Tracy Mathews
Major Contributor
3yrs and no rear pad.
Brandon J
Did either of you check with Sachs to see if this is how it is meant to be? It looks that way to me. Just wondering.Originally Posted by Brandon J
Steve
1989 M3
1995 525i 5sp
1993 525iT
Sachs install
I did not check, it was a Saturday, it looked right so decided to go with it.
Tracy
Major Contributor
Question, how hard is it to install this kit (hours?)? Are there any stubborn bolts that require power tools?
Install difficulty
It is not that hard, can be done completely with hand tools, I have done it twice that way. If you have never done it before, I would plan on 7-8 hours. The only speciality tool you need is a spring compressor. You can get a loaner from Auto Zone or Advance Auto for free. Air tools will definately help but are not necessary. If you have any more questions, let me know, I just did this last weekend.
Tracy
Per Sachs: No Pad
When I was installing my Sachs kit I had the same question. Called Sachs Tech Support and the guy I spoke with said the pad should not be used. Everything has been fine without the pad.
Jeff
'90 535im
'91 535im
Thanks Jeff. I called Sachs and the tech guy is in Germany. No pad it is.
Steve
1989 M3
1995 525i 5sp
1993 525iT
Big Time Poster
While this thread is going, did any of your receive new rear bumpstops with your kit?
I didn't.
Mike S.
1992 535iM black/black
1997 540iM white/gray
Retired: 89 535iA, 85 318i
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