Anyone ever change Control Arm Bushings?
02-27-2013, 08:00 AM
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Anyone ever change Control Arm Bushings?
Im @ 80k now and I need to change the bushings on my 530xi
Any reliable online dealers
Anyone have an estimate at Indy shop
etc what to look for
Any reliable online dealers
Anyone have an estimate at Indy shop
etc what to look for
02-27-2013, 08:20 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
Lemforder bushings set is around $60 on-line.
Replacement of bushings shouldn't take more than 2 hours at any mechanic with a hydraulic press.
Replacement of bushings shouldn't take more than 2 hours at any mechanic with a hydraulic press.
02-27-2013, 04:11 PM
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When you buy just the bushings you have to take it to a shop and have them pressed out and in, much easier, and possibly cheaper than paying the shop fees, is to just order the whole control arm and install yourself. I would recommend getting OEM control arms - they have fluid filled bushings, the aftermarket ones don't have the fluid.
02-28-2013, 03:57 AM
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My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
While I agree with PJinCA's recommendation above (to replace entire control arms), cost difference is significant.
OEM control arms are close to $500 (for the pair) vs. $60 for bushings.
I guess it depends on how long you are planning to keep the car and how good/bad the ball joint (on the other end of control arm) is. If the ball joint is bad, then no choice but to replace the entire control arm.
OEM control arms are close to $500 (for the pair) vs. $60 for bushings.
I guess it depends on how long you are planning to keep the car and how good/bad the ball joint (on the other end of control arm) is. If the ball joint is bad, then no choice but to replace the entire control arm.
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When you buy just the bushings you have to take it to a shop and have them pressed out and in, much easier, and possibly cheaper than paying the shop fees, is to just order the whole control arm and install yourself. I would recommend getting OEM control arms - they have fluid filled bushings, the aftermarket ones don't have the fluid.