Front passenger wheel pushed in and towards the rear in the wheel well

larrylam646 · 06-10-2019, 05:07 AM

From the pics of the struts, I would think any bend in the left strut would be more obvious in order to explain such a difference in camber, left to right.

Per M4_GTS' original recommendation, I would "Take it to a body shop and see if they can get it on the frame rack to take measurements."

Good Luck.

Larry

deviantspeed · 06-15-2019, 05:03 AM

Don't the 2wd struts protrude lower at the bottom of the knuckle? OP appears to note x-drive, but strut in pic appears to be for 2wd.

M4_GTS · 06-15-2019, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deviantspeed

Don't the 2wd struts protrude lower at the bottom of the knuckle? OP appears to note x-drive, but strut in pic appears to be for 2wd.

Those are definately xdrive struts. The 2wd struts protrudes way more.

Sew my post in this thread to see the comparison.

psyki · 06-16-2019, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deviantspeed

Don't the 2wd struts protrude lower at the bottom of the knuckle? OP appears to note x-drive, but strut in pic appears to be for 2wd.

They are the correct (AWD) struts for the car. I've got an appt at a body shop to take measurements this coming Friday the 21st, I'll report back then.

M4_GTS · 07-04-2019, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psyki

They are the correct (AWD) struts for the car. I've got an appt at a body shop to take measurements this coming Friday the 21st, I'll report back then.

any news?

psyki · 07-09-2019, 04:26 PM

Hey, sorry for the lack of updates, long story short the issue was caused by a bent front passenger strut. I replaced the strut and for good measure I also replaced the knuckle, bearing, and both control arms on the passenger side.

While I was at it I also installed Eibach lowering springs and shorter bump stops but haven't had a chance to get a good picture of everything installed. Looks wicked with the spacers and rides like a dream now.

Polo08816 · 07-10-2019, 07:01 AM

Thanks for the update.

killianpower107 · 02-14-2022, 01:06 PM

On my f30 there is a grinding/clunking noise on acceleration. The wheel on one side seems further pushed back towards the back of the car than the other but it's the one that's in its position that's making the noise , anyone have a idea what it could be .

06-10-2019, 05:07 AM	#23
larrylam646 Lieutenant 371 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	From the pics of the struts, I would think any bend in the left strut would be more obvious in order to explain such a difference in camber, left to right. Per M4_GTS' original recommendation, I would "Take it to a body shop and see if they can get it on the frame rack to take measurements." Good Luck. Larry __________________ 2020 Black Sapphire M340iX 2014 Estoril Blue 435iX - sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-15-2019, 05:03 AM	#24
deviantspeed poopycat 266 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330ixT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: I live in a tent around Seattle iTrader: (0)	Don't the 2wd struts protrude lower at the bottom of the knuckle? OP appears to note x-drive, but strut in pic appears to be for 2wd.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-09-2019, 04:26 PM	#28
psyki E36fiend 285 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 2014 435i xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 435i xDrive [0.00] 2014 X5 [0.00]	Hey, sorry for the lack of updates, long story short the issue was caused by a bent front passenger strut. I replaced the strut and for good measure I also replaced the knuckle, bearing, and both control arms on the passenger side. While I was at it I also installed Eibach lowering springs and shorter bump stops but haven't had a chance to get a good picture of everything installed. Looks wicked with the spacers and rides like a dream now.
	Appreciate 2 Polo088161610.00 M4_GTS1152.50 Quote

07-10-2019, 07:01 AM	#29
Polo08816 Brigadier General 1610 Rep 3,947 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the update.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2022, 01:06 PM	#30
killianpower107 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: F30 316d Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Rear wheel pushed back to back of car On my f30 there is a grinding/clunking noise on acceleration. The wheel on one side seems further pushed back towards the back of the car than the other but it's the one that's in its position that's making the noise , anyone have a idea what it could be .
	Appreciate 0 Quote