Audit my coilover conversion checklist please
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2005 E55
Audit my coilover conversion checklist please
Front (2 of each)
1. Do I need any bolts or will the existing airmatic bolts work?
2. Rear LCA's & covers have 2 parts #'s according to parts.com - which ones do I need
3. Thinking a little stiffer on the BC coilover kit on the front springs, maybe rear too? Daily driver but don't want major sagging issues if loaded in the rear
4. I think I can pull F37 fuse on the drivers side of the interior for now, plan on getting a C3/C4 then I think I can get rid of errors?
- 2113210084 spring seat / rubber shim just above spring retainer
- 2113200026 shock mount / spring retainer
- 2113501806 Rear LCA - which one?
- 2113500306 Rear LCA - which one?
- 2113250584 Spring seat
- 2113520388 Rear LCA Cover - which one?
- 2113520488 Rear LCA Cover - which one?
1. Do I need any bolts or will the existing airmatic bolts work?
2. Rear LCA's & covers have 2 parts #'s according to parts.com - which ones do I need
3. Thinking a little stiffer on the BC coilover kit on the front springs, maybe rear too? Daily driver but don't want major sagging issues if loaded in the rear
4. I think I can pull F37 fuse on the drivers side of the interior for now, plan on getting a C3/C4 then I think I can get rid of errors?
Last edited by Hotsauce55; Nov 24, 2017 at 11:28 AM. Reason: part # correction
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Hotsauce just two e 350 lower control arms and yes you can use existing bolts.
But........Be prepared for some possibly pain in the **** bolts. If you are on jack stands get her nice and high so if needed some breaker bar leverage.
Also set the rear spring height all the way to the top. It is much easyer to screw them down than to have to raise it up.
Yes fuse 37. Will only show white airmatic warning...no biggie.
But........Be prepared for some possibly pain in the **** bolts. If you are on jack stands get her nice and high so if needed some breaker bar leverage.
Also set the rear spring height all the way to the top. It is much easyer to screw them down than to have to raise it up.
Yes fuse 37. Will only show white airmatic warning...no biggie.
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Front (2 of each)
1. Do I need any bolts or will the existing airmatic bolts work?
2. Rear LCA's & covers have 2 parts #'s according to parts.com - which ones do I need
3. Thinking a little stiffer on the BC coilover kit on the front springs, maybe rear too? Daily driver but don't want major sagging issues if loaded in the rear
4. I think I can pull F37 fuse on the drivers side of the interior for now, plan on getting a C3/C4 then I think I can get rid of errors?
- 2113210084 spring seat / rubber shim just above spring retainer
- 2113200026 shock mount / spring retainer
- 2113501806 Rear LCA - which one?
- 2113500306 Rear LCA - which one?
- 2113250584 Spring seat
- 2113520388 Rear LCA Cover - which one?
- 2113520488 Rear LCA Cover - which one?
1. Do I need any bolts or will the existing airmatic bolts work?
2. Rear LCA's & covers have 2 parts #'s according to parts.com - which ones do I need
3. Thinking a little stiffer on the BC coilover kit on the front springs, maybe rear too? Daily driver but don't want major sagging issues if loaded in the rear
4. I think I can pull F37 fuse on the drivers side of the interior for now, plan on getting a C3/C4 then I think I can get rid of errors?
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The correct rear lower arm is 2113501806. That other one is a replacement for the airmatic suspension, which is already on your car.
The spring seat number appears correct, but be aware that when you get it, you disassemble it and only use the thin rubber pad on the top. (that's what I did, anyway)
You don't need the covers. If you want them anyway then just make sure you get the one for non-airmatic suspensions.
If you can get access to STAR you can code out the air suspension (you have to do it in two places; once on the "body" and once on the "instrument cluster") No fuses need be pulled that way.
I didn't buy any nuts or bolts; all the old ones worked, although the rear lower shock bolts are almost too long. Be sure to wrench them down tight or you will hear noises coming from the rear.
Good luck!
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Oh yeah, don't make the same mistake I did. Make sure the suspension is set to ride-height before you tighten the bushing bolts (especially the rear lowers), otherwise you will have a very "bouncy" ride.
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also thought about the covers given this car is a daily ranging from hot 90 deg weather to 10 deg weather with road salt. Figured it as further protection but maybe not?
Last edited by Hotsauce55; Jan 8, 2018 at 06:43 AM.
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I’m pretty sure hulk was talking about the rear regarding the squeaks. The plastic covers will probably help with road salt issues. I suppose that’s why they were on there from the factory
