Need Help: M-tech Springs [Archive]

DonC

09-03-2004, 08:01 PM

I'm getting ready to do the great suspension/steering rebuild on my 1990 535. The rear M-Tech springs have a rubber sleeve covering 3 coils on one end of the shock. Is this the top? Bottom? Does it matter?

Thanks!

632 Regal

09-04-2004, 03:08 PM

I'm getting ready to do the great suspension/steering rebuild on my 1990 535. The rear M-Tech springs have a rubber sleeve covering 3 coils on one end of the shock. Is this the top? Bottom? Does it matter?

Thanks!

AllanS

09-04-2004, 06:51 PM

hey, um... what if you install them upside down??

632 Regal

09-04-2004, 10:27 PM

youll bounce and never be able to take a corner again... close springs belong towards axle. coated? towards axle....sure why not.

DonC

09-05-2004, 09:16 AM

Top it is! Finished the front and rear strut/shock work yesterday - new mounts, spring pads and dog bones. Also did all control arms. Will finish the tie rods today. Learned alot - especially that clamshell-type spring compressors are the best!!!

Cheers!

632 Regal

09-05-2004, 10:56 AM

Top it is! Finished the front and rear strut/shock work yesterday - new mounts, spring pads and dog bones. Also did all control arms. Will finish the tie rods today. Learned alot - especially that clamshell-type spring compressors are the best!!!

Cheers!