Alignment required after a lower control arm replacement?
08-12-2009, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='974818' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:19 AM
well, let's just say not too many people would replace control arms unless they were worn 
OP, do the alignment - you'll save the money on the tires, trust me
OP, do the alignment - you'll save the money on the tires, trust me
The rubber bush could have just gone soft, which seems to be the most common problem with the bushes, but the road wheel still be in the correct position when static, hence alignment not required, if the bush is completey shot and or was when the last alignment was done then alignment will be required. Make any better sense ?
08-13-2009, 02:41 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Iwent ahead with the alignment. The car has 90k and I learned that it wasn't aligned when the dealer replaced my other lower control arm 20k ago. This time around I used the BMCW mechanic site to find an alternative to the dealer and confirmed with e60.net members that it had a good reputation.
Cheers!
Iwent ahead with the alignment. The car has 90k and I learned that it wasn't aligned when the dealer replaced my other lower control arm 20k ago. This time around I used the BMCW mechanic site to find an alternative to the dealer and confirmed with e60.net members that it had a good reputation.
Cheers!
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