Replacing Lower Control Arms
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IT's a tedious task if you're not a handy guy. If you are and have to learn as you go...it's also a tedious task. I'll try to get the TIS for you as soon as I can.
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Thanks for the input. This is actually for the E60 but it's for the inner control arm.
I've done some hoewrok on this and I know that space is an issue with the OEM struts but luckily I have KSport coilovers which take up a lot less space below the collar on the hub. I have more than ample room to take the arms out without pushing the strut up.
I am getting the after market ones which come with life time warranty so I don't think I need to worry about spending more money down the road it they should fail. Just more time. I just wish I had a string impact gun so that I can save some time on install. One that I have doesn't generate enough torque for really stubborn ones like this one.
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BMW doesn't call part #11 a controller arm. I assumed that's what you were referring to because you were talking about replaceing the bushings only vs. getting the entire until with a new ball joint. The actual controller arm is part #16 on the diagram above and from what I was told comes as an entire piece, no bushing sold separately.
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Here's the link to the manufacturer. They are in CT so I am really hoping that these are made in the USA rather than imported from China.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...8FCP+Brand%29+
The lifetime warranty disclaimer is in the middle under the additional notes. I may forego the install by ASE cert tech, to save $$$. We'll see.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...8FCP+Brand%29+
The lifetime warranty disclaimer is in the middle under the additional notes. I may forego the install by ASE cert tech, to save $$$. We'll see.
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I need to get this done. Anyone can help a brother out before I take it to a shop?
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Hmmm.. After looking at this post on E39 M5 board, I wonder if that part #11 has the same bushing as E39 Powerlex replacement:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-pictures.html
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-pictures.html