got my RTAB pockets reinforced today

[m3f_das borgen]

a local wanted to do his RTAB pocket reinforcement today so we linked up with his neighbor's cousin and accomplished this today

he drives a 97 arctic silver coupe like me


prep work







his



mine




from this








to this







discuss

[m3f_peterhsd1]

I'm thinking of doing that too. Is that the Bimmerworld kit? I was wondering if the reinforcements make the pocket lip thicker so that longer bolts are needed?

[m3f_peterhsd1]

Looks like the reinforcement piecs pretty much sit flush with the flat spots on the threaded holes. I can't remember the exact shape of the brackets though and whether or not they just make contact with the flat spots around the holes.

[m3f_shaeff]

The plates sit flush with the threaded bungs. No need for longer bolts, as there is plenty of thread engagement.


Looks good, dude. I hated doing mine. Hated it.

[m3f_ClarkeBurns]

I really need to do this. Nice work, and props for tackling it yourself.

[m3f_cracky]

im about to order my kit.


very nice [/borat]

[m3f_antik]

Appears the pockets were in good shape going in...



I probably need to have this done. I know nobody with a welder so I guess I'm gonna have to take it up to the shop

[m3f_WRXEATR]

Hows that fall weather up north treating you?


Time for an alignment!

[m3f_salty]

Appears the pockets were in good shape going in...



I probably need to have this done. I know nobody with a welder so I guess I'm gonna have to take it up to the shop

I heard you can use a Hot Glue Gun, or Pop rivets in a Pinch. <G>

[m3f_das borgen]

Hows that fall weather up north treating you?









Time for an alignment!

today was a nice 65 and SUNNY





alignment scheduled for the morning.......I rode my bike tonight around. It was nice riding after 2 weeks

[m3f_epj3]

God I hate doing prep work like this.

[m3f_salty]

today was a nice 65 and SUNNY





alignment scheduled for the morning.......I rode my bike tonight around. It was nice riding after 2 weeks

The weather does look nice there. Just wondering, to get access to prep and weld, what has to come off the rear before you can proceed? Just the shocks?

[m3f_Aavi]

The weather does look nice there. Just wondering, to get access to prep and weld, what has to come off the rear before you can proceed? Just the shocks?

wheel, shocks, rear trail arm unbolted from the pocket. Put a jack stand or a jack under the rear shock bottom mounting point to trail arm assembly. Use a thick cloth to rest it on the jack stand to support, rather then just letting it hang.



I guess this should provide enough space to do the prep work.

[m3f_das borgen]

The weather does look nice there. Just wondering, to get access to prep and weld, what has to come off the rear before you can proceed? Just the shocks?

pic 4 shows what was taken off

shock unbolted, rta unbolted from pocket but left connected to the upper and lower control arms....spring doesn t NEED to be removed

[m3f_Rider]

I sleep so much better after having done this a few weeks ago...this and a wired oil pump nut!



+1 for important preventative maintenance.