1976 BMW 2002 Overhaul Episode 1 Front suspension

[@LOGOASSASSIN]

It's so nice to see that being done properly. In 1993 i bought a yellow 1976 2002tii. It needed a lot of cosmetic work really but all I did was have a close ratio box and a 4 branch manifold fitted. I think I had it rebored too. It kept breaking down which meant I had to sell it as I had a baby girl. She just turned 30. She lives in Berlin. I was one of the first people to drive an Audi TT when it was originally made in the late 90s. I went to the factory in Bavaria.

[@PapaG701]

I am in the middle of a full resto on a '76, I've already torn down my front subframe and it is being powder coated now. And I ran into many of the same issues you did. Nice welds and GREAT video!

[@horstb29]

I could not draw such a nice weld on a piece of paper respect!

[@zisisub]

Your welds are pretty good, you should do a tutorial on how to weld properly.

[@paulanderson4764]

After watching 3 mins in, tight is good with that age. Just needs elacstisity! Great video, my friend.

[@brady5829]

Excellent voiceover and camerawork. You know how to youtube!

[@sidney9534]

2:17 I appreciated this

[@Thunder-xo1cx]

Looks nice 👍 and finally someone who actually welds not just tacks and looks like crap

[@Hettaboy1337]

Great video, this will for sure come in handy when I work on the suspension!! Keep it up.

[@ladridz]

your work is awesome as always!

[@Aotearoa_Kiwi]

Great job. Thanks for uploading.

[@gordonwinter4540]

Nice work. This summer I will have to do struts/shocks on my 2002. It leans a lot in corners currently. Thanks for the video

[@davidsgarage]

If it leans lots in the corners you might have to look into different sway bars. Sport shocks will make a difference too!

[@JohnQuillen]

@davidsgarage thank you so much for your video series on 2002s. I watched your bumper videos several times before replacing mine. I'm about to do the front suspension and this video is huge for prep! Any chance you have a template you could share for the piece you welded in by the engine mount? I'm going turbo on my rebuild, so prolly will benefit from doing what you did there!

[@applescruff87]

That E9 sitting in the back 😍

[@antiyc]

Nice video, some day I will get my own 02 as well

[@saleemjaffer1927]

Great job on the step by step video. I am a Big fan now David. I own several classic cars including two BMW 2002s a 1974 and a 1972 BMW "roundie". My challenge is to re do the interior upholstery, pillars, and headliner. What is your best advice for seat coverings and side door panels restoration? Saleem

[@davidsgarage]

Thank you! I believe you can buy new door cards and side panels. Might not be cheap though!

[@markmendoza5919]

Have you posted episode 2 of this? Would be great to see how installed your control arm bushing

[@PapaG701]

Install those in under 3 minutes each with no heartache. Wrap the centers with rebar wire, lube the inside of arms and the bushings with Dawn, pull the bushing in with a homemade press and slowly unwrap the rebar wire as you go.

[@danarbuckle6640]

Great job!

[@ClutchCityCustom]

I am about to do this to my 1975 2002! glad to have you make this video so I can get an idea. nice job man! when does the 2nd video come out ??

[@Valtra103]

Very good video. Glad I found your ch.

[@eastonruppe5730]

Strange that your ball joints are riveted in. I'm working on a TII that's a few years older and the ball joints were bolted in. Didn't look like they were ever drilled out either.

[@michael-anthonydelia2398]

Looking good

[@ProjectBMWevolve]

How much do you see something like this running to be done?

[@herbertdardano1672]

I'm about to do this process to my 1972 02, and was wondering how you put the wish bone piece back together after drilling out the riveting? Like can we get away with putting bolts afterward or re-riveting is required? Thanks! Awesome work and thanks for posting it!

[@davidsgarage]

Thank you! Yeah the ball joints are just bolted back in, no more rivets.

[@sdchaps]

Hey David, what did you do to fix the play in the steering box?

[@benjaminterblanche4860]

Baie mooi gedoen

[@coliwilso]

Hey man, nice video! Inspiring, for sure. 👍🏻 My 75 '02 has the same play in the steering box. 😟 Did you fix it yourself, or get it reconditioned? That's pretty much the only thing I couldn't find in your excellent series. I love to do things myself, but there are limits! Like, say, welding... 😬

[@franklinleung4253]

Hi David, are you in Canada? where are you located?

[@johanneseder27]

Great work, are the struts from a ti/tii model or just standard?

[@davidsgarage]

Actually Tii struts! With the big brakes

[@johanneseder27]

@@davidsgarage Uuh, very nice. Thanks

[@paky66]

Use impact screwdriver and hammer next time. You can open the Philips screws faster

[@dgomam]

Could you have just cut the ball joint off?

[@10mm]

niiiice

[@rosendodominguez942]

AND HOU MAH IST COST TO FExSIT .THE PARTS AND AII

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I would have replaced those springs. Just my 2 cents worth.