Broken rear springs
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monaco_blue
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Shouldn't be required; the spring can be replaced without undoing any alignment related bolts.
That said a proper 4 wheel geo from a shop that knows how to perform it properly is not a bad idea every few years.
That said a proper 4 wheel geo from a shop that knows how to perform it properly is not a bad idea every few years.
Mine had a broken spring when I bought it, a perfect excuse to upgrade to a set of Eibachs all round. 
Philly_Sweden
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Viren said:
It only takes about 5 minutes to replace the rear spring and 6 bolts. 5 bolts for the wheel and 1 bolt that hold's the shock. Remove the old spring by pressing to and pry out then in with the new one
No alignment-bolts are touched.
I would agree with Mister T.
There is a small chance that it could increase wear as it will be using a smaller range of the shocks movement, but it's surely within the range that BMW intended. Many, many users on here use these springs and it's not often I've read of the dampers wearing out. Worst case the standard dampers are not too pricey.
Personally I would take the chance, a set of 4 Eibachs from ebay aren't that much more than the cost of a pair of rear springs from BMW, the ride is no worse in my opinion, it improves the looks and being a thicker steel the coils are less likely to break again.
Regards, Dave
There is a small chance that it could increase wear as it will be using a smaller range of the shocks movement, but it's surely within the range that BMW intended. Many, many users on here use these springs and it's not often I've read of the dampers wearing out. Worst case the standard dampers are not too pricey.
Personally I would take the chance, a set of 4 Eibachs from ebay aren't that much more than the cost of a pair of rear springs from BMW, the ride is no worse in my opinion, it improves the looks and being a thicker steel the coils are less likely to break again.
Regards, Dave
I have just done this and would recommend the Eibachs. 
Depends what warranty. I've just had both my rear springs replaced under BMW Insured Warranty (Comprehensive Zero Excess). It's BMW policy on M cars to replace both springs on an axle even if only one is broken. I wasn't going to argue.
Spoke to the dealership today, they said £150 just to inspect and then they'd have to send pics to Mondial who may or may not approve coverage as it may be considered wear and tear (given I'm past 60k miles). If they do not approve it's another 150 labour and 100 each rear corner so I'd end up forking out 500 just for rear springs, really! Seems like a car with 60k plus is difficult to claim on with Mondial as they just put it down to wear and tear.
So will be cancelling the warranty buying some eibachs and have a side savings pot for future maintenance.
Does anyone know of a good front and rear spring installation guide?
So will be cancelling the warranty buying some eibachs and have a side savings pot for future maintenance.
Does anyone know of a good front and rear spring installation guide?
If you're swapping the springs then think about doing the shocks too, yours may be a little tired and you'll only have to do the job once.
TIS is available online, might be a guide on here.
TIS is available online, might be a guide on here.
That's bullshit! My dealer (Stratstone) did it with minimal fuss. All they wanted to see was my service book with all the right stamps in. You need to find a new dealer. It's not the first time I've had springs under the warranty either.
Viren said:
I've had them at Stratstone Chesterfield and Sytner Nottingham. The 60k mile argument is dealer nonsense because they can't be arsed to liaise with Mondial.