Front axle stabilizer bar support bolt not long enough?

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OK my second post of the day ...

Stabilizer bolt part #07119912595 is listed at 160mm length. But when I put the following parts on according to the diagram:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=7023&mospid=47811&btnr=31_0452&hg=31&fg=05

... it doesn't seem long enough. From the TOP:

plate - 31351114570 - approximately 2mm deep
rubber ring - 31351125712 - 20mm
stabilizer bar - approx 5mm
ring - 20mm
plate - 2mm
sleeve - 31352654108 - 60mm
plate - 2mm
ring - 20mm
suspension member - approx 10mm
ring - 20mm
plate - 2mm
2x m8 nuts - approx 20mm

for a total of 183mm or so, which is far greater than 160mm. Can anyone see what I'm missing? Maybe my sleeve is too long or the order of my parts is incorrect?

As always, any advice appreciated!
 
2 quick points-
Never loosen both sides at the same time.
Always turn the bolt upside down.
 
End Link Set Comp Black

Mike,

We just installed a generic set from Summit that was the second set I ordered because the first one was wrong. Because I'm lucky enough to have one completed Coupe sitting next to my project I was able to physically measure it and then shop at and talk to the people at Summit Racing and Equipment. I installed part # ENS-9-8117G for $16.99 plus $4.95 for delivery and handling. The hardware is yellow zinc, the bolt is 2.625" long and the bushings are black Polyurethane.

The installation required that we sinch everything together before we put the top pieces on but once we did that the polyurethane bushings seated and we had an extra 1" to spare at the top. We used a big ass sway bar so depending on the thickness of your sway bar you may have more room to spare.

Regards, Jon
 
I bought the set from Ireland Engineering. Bolt is larger in diameter for durability, bushings are poly, fit perfectly in front and back.
 
So what I'm getting from all your posts is that exact fit isn't critical. Some have modified a bush while others have used 3rd party equipment of similar but not the same dimensions. In that case I may even get the M8 bolts meant for the rear stabilizer bar which is 180mm and should solve my problem! Installed upside down ... I'm assuming so that it reduces the chance of the nut falling off sfdon? Have a great Saturday all
 
installed upside down so the threaded extra section doesn't get hit by stuff.......
 
It does seem like an impossible task at first with the OEM parts. I wanted to stay with rubber bushings and not compromise them in any way. Once mounted and in place, I easily compressed them all with a bar clamp like this. Use one with a short bar (12" or less) so it fits in there.
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Old thread but I was relieved to find it because I noticed the same thing. And I was concerned I had gotten the wrong part. When assembled with new stock bushings, the standard 160mm bolt is just too short.... Really strange. I will try the clamp method.

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I have found it quite easy to remove/install these with the car on the ground...on ramps. This holds for my E3, E9 and E24's (I got too many cars). My Bavaria arrived with the bolts bent at 30 degrees, so yea, they hit stuff and bend and then you have to cut them off. Always install threads up. I too got those from IE and have been very happy with them.
 
Bo,

I ordered longer bolts from Belmetric, original is 160mm I think. Or cut one of the bushings in half, coping saw works well!
 
sfdon said:
installed upside down so the threaded extra section doesn't get hit by stuff.......
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After all these years, I was beginning to think the mark of a well-driven Coupe, or 2002, or Bavaria was bent stabilizer bolts. Never thought to turn them upside down. Duh. Double duh.
 
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