Rear shock tower question

Rahul718 · 08-01-2020, 12:12 PM

A bit of an embarrassing question incoming.

Does the F80/F82 have actual rear shock towers like the previous e36/e46/e9x m3s? I noticed that when I was removing the trunk liner in my f82 m4, there was no access to the rear shocks. In previous m3 generations when you would do a coilover install or shock replacement in the rear, you would need access thru the trunk for assembly and disassembly. It seems like with the f80/f82 this is all done underneath the car. Is this the case?

If so, does the f80/f82 even have actual rear shock towers and would there ever be a need to have access to them from the top?

bmpclc · 08-01-2020, 01:04 PM

remove rear wheel, you will be able to see the rear shock top plate. nothing in the truck for the rear shock.

m4AY · 08-01-2020, 02:23 PM

Yes remove the wheel and you’ll see 3 bolts that are holding the top mount in. Remove these and if you have edc the connector will come out with it, and when installing, careful not to pinch the wiring. Fairly easy to remove and install. No more removing trim/carpet on the trunk

08-01-2020, 12:12 PM	#1
Rahul718 Second Lieutenant 144 Rep 209 Posts Drives: F82 Comp 6mt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Rear shock tower question A bit of an embarrassing question incoming. Does the F80/F82 have actual rear shock towers like the previous e36/e46/e9x m3s? I noticed that when I was removing the trunk liner in my f82 m4, there was no access to the rear shocks. In previous m3 generations when you would do a coilover install or shock replacement in the rear, you would need access thru the trunk for assembly and disassembly. It seems like with the f80/f82 this is all done underneath the car. Is this the case? If so, does the f80/f82 even have actual rear shock towers and would there ever be a need to have access to them from the top?
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08-01-2020, 01:04 PM	#2
bmpclc Private 8 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E39 M5, F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal, 91748 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	remove rear wheel, you will be able to see the rear shock top plate. nothing in the truck for the rear shock.
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08-01-2020, 02:23 PM	#3
m4AY Private 36 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2013 x5m, 2005 x5 4.8is Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: edmonton alberta iTrader: (0)	Yes remove the wheel and you’ll see 3 bolts that are holding the top mount in. Remove these and if you have edc the connector will come out with it, and when installing, careful not to pinch the wiring. Fairly easy to remove and install. No more removing trim/carpet on the trunk
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