[MentalJelly]

Hey guys...I have been wrenching on my e92 335xi all day trying to get the g*d d*mn tierod bolt to line up with the freshly installed Bilstein Sport and Eibach Pro Kit. The problem seems to be that the hole on the strut is a half an inch to 3/4 of an inch too high now.

Anyone else know how to remedy this issue? I am pulling my hair out trying to figure it out.

[MentalJelly]

Anyone? I don't know how long I can stand here with my rod in my hand...okay sure it is tie rod, but still.

[luckyu]

Originally Posted by MentalJelly

Anyone? I don't know how long I can stand here with my rod in my hand...okay sure it is tie rod, but still.

I'm not enough of a mechanic to picture the problem you're having, but are you sure you fit the bottom of the strut all the way into the steering knuckle?

[luckyu]

Originally Posted by MentalJelly

Anyone? I don't know how long I can stand here with my rod in my hand...okay sure it is tie rod, but still.

...and are you sure it's the right p/n? I don't remember a hole anywhere on the strut, just a pair of headed pins, and a bracket. Anyway, I'm no mechanic so I won't be able to help you. To me, "tie rod" means the steering gear tie rod. Is that what you're referring to?

[MentalJelly]

I thought I had as it no longer would go down any further. But the ridge on the strut tube that would appear to be the resting place for the insertion is about 1/4 - 3/8 of inch up. Maybe that is it.

I'll go check now. Thanks.

[deadmn1337]

post up a picture of the problem.

[Mirage17738]

XI and I knuckles I think are different so an i model shock won't seat properly in your 335xi, at least from what I've gathered off this site.