Replacing Lower Control Arms
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I am planning on doing this in the next few days just as soon as I get the parts in hand. I checked with all the reputable shops in the area and this job is going to cost some $400~440 depending on who you talk to.
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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
That's a negative.
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Keep in mind before tightening the arm bolt: the suspension must be loaded w/ wheels on the ground loaded w/ body weight.
I don't know the effect if you don't but that's what I read before.
I don't know the effect if you don't but that's what I read before.