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OT: Broken spring on my 325XI Should I replace

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Replace shocks

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I replaced my shocks on my 117K mile 325XI and found this on my rear springs like below.

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Question is: Should I replace the springs?

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Of course you should replace the springs!!!!!

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Use crazy glue

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I've had good luck using Crazy Glue on parts that are under significant stress, like suspensions and valve springs.

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Use little bubble gum

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Just use a little bubble gum to "glue" them back together and you'll be fine!

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I replaced my shocks on my 117K mile 325XI and found this on my rear springs like below.

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Replace springs

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Question is: Should I replace the springs?

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Of course you should replace the springs!!!!!

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Use crazy glue

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I've had good luck using Crazy Glue on parts that are under significant stress, like suspensions and valve springs.

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Use little bubble gum

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Just use a little bubble gum to "glue" them back together and you'll be fine!

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I replaced my shocks on my 117K mile 325XI and found this on my rear springs like below. I just took pics below from others on the E46 fanatics forum and they are not mine. My rear springs all broke at the same place so the rear sits at the same height. Its a common problem due to drainage issued on the spring pad and the way it sits on the shock. Question is: Should I replace the springs? People cut springs to lower height but this will lowers my car perhaps 1/4" to inch at the rear. This is a DD with regular driving. If I never replace shocks, it would have never be found. There are probably many other cars on the road riding on springs like this...

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No, don't replace them. Just use a little bubble gum to "glue" them back together and you'll be fine! Of course you should replace the springs!!!!!

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Glue what? I threw away the broken pieces already.

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OK! Well, that solves everything!

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I've had good luck using Crazy Glue on parts that are under significant stress, like suspensions and valve springs.

POST 8 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just ordered Eibach sport springs and will get it installed. The modding never ends...

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