Re: Need advice re: E28 Front Shock Replacement

[Ed Van Poolen <vanpoolen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There is an interesting and good step by step on the E28 suspension 
Installation in the archive-Friday Sept. 27, 1996 from Pete Read. 

If you have a moment tell me a little bit more about your car.

Thanks.

Ed Van Poolen
1980 320i
1959 Olds '98 (air suspension)

>I am considering taking on the task of replacing the front shocks on my E28
>M5 and need advice regarding the difficultly of the job and specifically
>about spring compressors.  I have read the Chilton manual on the procedure
>which seems relatively straighforward.  Are there any specific gotcha's to
>be aware of?  Does this job require any special tools, etc?
>
>The manual states that using spring compressors is risky business and I'm
>hoping that I can get a recommendation from any listers regarding safe
>spring compressors that don't require the use of air compressors.  I have
>seen the ones that come as a pair of clamps that hook to the spring via a
>lip and can be tightened via a socket wrench.  While they don't seem too
>safe, I've considered using three or four of these clamps on a spring for
>additional safety.  I don't know the cost but they don't seem expensive.
>Any comments regarding this procedure, recommendation of products, or cost
>of these clamps?
>
>Any recommendation regarding the best shock for this car would be
>appreciated as well.  Bilstein's appear the way to go.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Al Slamecka
>1988 E28 M5
>
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