Topic: Suspension & Steering

Sway Bar Links

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models Problem: When you go over a bump and you hear a clunk sound coming from the front then you might want to replace the sway bar links. They are located on both sides of the front side stabilizer bar. […]

Steering Box Replacement

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 and E34 cars with a straight 6 engine. The procedure is similar for models with the v8 and v12 only there is less room to work and more stuff to remove. Problem: After adjusting and readjusting the box you will finally end […]

Steering Box Adjustment

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models. Problem: The car handles sloppy and wonders all over the place. When there is a lot of wind you have to compensate quite a lot. Adjusting the box: As most of the driving is done in a straight line […]

Rear Spring and Strut Replacement

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models. When the disc that holds the spring on the rear right shock absorber broke off almost completely I decided to replace both spring struts with new ones. To replace the struts you have to completely remove the backseat. The […]

LAD Self Leveling Strut Rebuild

Article by: Gavin Ligget Article applies to: all E32 and E34 BMW models equipped with Self-Leveling (LAD) suspension. Having anticipated the dreaded leaky rear strut problem for some time, I acquired an old set of struts that had come off of an E32 of unknown model and vintage. When my […]

LAD Strut Dust Cover

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models with the LAD “self-leveling” rear suspension. Problem : this will not be the last article I will write about LAD. Although (at least from my perspective) the system is pretty well designed, you may encounter some problems with it. […]