Author Topic: Rear shock tower repair options (Read 3480 times)

erupert66 · « **on:** June 14, 2012, 09:24:24 PM »

I picked up a '91 318is for my son's first car. the PO lowered it and put a body kit on it and subsequently blew the motor and sold it. the left rear shock tower has separated from the tub. question is - do I just re-weld it or, purchase a new tower (sources?) and weld that back in?

colin86325 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2012, 07:44:05 AM »

The tower is not available separately. Your best bet would be welding it back, maybe adding gusseting.

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E30/4-doors/USA/318i-M42/browse/bodywork/floor_panel_trunk_wheel_housing_rear/

Geoff · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2012, 09:00:46 AM »

yeah, there is a part that reinforces the top where the shock fits that makes it a lot sturdier. when you get it all together set it up with enough suspension travel so the ass dont get knocked out of it again
Geoff

colin86325 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2012, 04:41:13 PM »

Right, the Z3 reinforcement plate is a good idea.