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Feb 6, 2009 | 08:12 AM

#11

LiLifter247

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From: LI, NY

My Ride: 2005 530i...just bought so in progress...dont know where to start??? Want to do: LCI Tails, Xenon Headlights, Tints, Wheels, Trunk and Roof Spoiler, iPod Adapter...the list goes on.

yes i would like to know the complications you came across as well?? I did a spring install on a buddies older 5 back in high school with simple hand tools and a floor jack...

Feb 6, 2009 | 01:31 PM

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salaki

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From: Irving, TX (DFW)

My Ride: 05 545i 6MT

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58919&hl=

Strut is tooooooo long that it is not as easy pull to slide it out from the hub w/o removing/dropping the hub (aka removing control arms).
Hub clamps the strut about 1/2 way. Imagine how much room needed to slide it out.
Damn strut will seize into the hub (more than likely) and the hub clamp is a MAJOR BITCH to pry out

I've seen some E90 owner compressed the spring while the strut is still attached to the hub. It can be done but it's still a PITA.

Rear is easy to do and fairly straight forward

Those are my complains after DIYing my H&R Sport on my 545

Feb 6, 2009 | 04:12 PM

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Sam@sleekmotoring

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Originally Posted by yt645cic' post='786302

What made it so difficult? I have done other bimmers (my e39, AWD e46 and e28)

If youve done a e39 before, you should be able to do the E60. I personally think the E39 is harder because you have to pull the rear seats, rear piller covers and rear speakers out.