Rear spring alignment

[MarkR67]

Hi
My 2013 Z4 has developed a creak / clonk from the rear end after the mot & subsequent jacking. I have read the rear springs can move & was searching for the technical note on this please. Currently the S1 writing faces to the rear. Any ideas please

 

[ARCS]

Have you checked the drop links? Had a clunk from the rear on mine and it was a snapped drop link.

 

[MarkR67]

How do you check the drop links please. Visually they look ok

 

[B21]

It’s the damper rather than the spring that ‘sticks’….

Drop links are attached to the rear ARB

 

[enuff_zed]

Welcome to the forum btw.

 

[Chippie]

Welcome to the forum btw.

Bonus point for posting a photo though

 

[MarkR67]

It’s the damper rather than the spring that ‘sticks’….

Drop links are attached to the rear ARB

Ok thanks
What do you suggest then please?

 

[MarkR67]

Bonus point for posting a photo though

Thanks

 

[B21]

Ok thanks
What do you suggest then please?

Well the ARBs need to inspected on a hoist / lift with a pry bar..if it’s broken it’s obvious ..if it’s worn a pry bar should provoke it enough to see the play..

If it’s the damper then you can try talc on the body ..

 

[MarkR67]

If it’s the damper then you can try talc on the body ..

Thanks

 

[MikeyH]

Talc on the body? ... Where is this thread going?

 

[1536Z4]

Talc on the body? ... Where is this thread going?

I think that is before getting into the latex suit