Author Topic: E36 rear shock mounts (Read 3604 times)

Sean_318is · « **on:** March 08, 2010, 02:23:15 AM »

Hi guys, my rear shock mount is making a clicking noise when driving. How hard are they to replace, is it just unbolting and replacing or is it more complex?

Should I buy the Z3 or E46 mounts to replace them?

Thanks

Sean

max123 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2010, 02:15:43 PM »

The gold standard for stock replacements is to go with E46 Convertible/M3 Mounts (Part# 33-52-6-754-096) combined with a Z3 mounting plate (Part# 51-71-8-413-359). Order off the part number as not all E46 mounts are the same, and the part listed was a BMW redesign to deal with chronic failure of rear mounts. The mounting plate is also a good idea, especially in older cars, as it is designed to prevent sheet metal from ripping by spreading out the load of the two mounting bolts. Just google the part # and a Pelican Parts tech article should come up.

Sean_318is · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2010, 02:46:41 AM »

Great, thanks Max

I'll look it up

max123 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2010, 01:58:03 PM »

FYI - I replaced my rear shock mounts about 2 years ago with the recommended E30 convertible mounts - these are apparently more robust. Sadly the predictable clunk set in and I last weekend I pulled them out and replaced them with the upgraded part I listed above (although I went with the Lemfoerder equivalent, not the Meyle). The rubber was cracked in a perfect circle right around the metal insert.

Here is the technical article published by Meyle -
http://www.meyleusa.com/BMW%20E30-36-46%20Rear%20Strut%20Mounts_09.02_en.pdf

Hopefully the replacement will last a bit longer.