BAD NEWS!!!....Rear Subframe Bushing worn.
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BAD NEWS!!!....Rear Subframe Bushing worn.
What's going on,
As the title says rear subframe bushings are bad and need to be replaced. I recently put up a post about a clunk I was experiencing during hard acceleration only and hard shifts from first to second (6spd). Figured it would be a complete guessing game so I took the car to my Indy to take a look. He tells me my subframe bushings are the cause and they need to be replaced. From what he tells me it's a pretty big job and a lot of hrs of labor. I trust this mechanic have been going to him when I need things done I can't do myself. I try almost everything though to save money with my car. Which leads to my question is his a DIY job or will I have to bite the bullet and get this fixed by my mechanic. The way he's talking is like the labor it's going to kill me he said something crazy like 15hrs because he has to drop the subframe yadda yadda. I've done a search couldn't find any DIY's so I hope someone has some answers for me. Thanks guys.
As the title says rear subframe bushings are bad and need to be replaced. I recently put up a post about a clunk I was experiencing during hard acceleration only and hard shifts from first to second (6spd). Figured it would be a complete guessing game so I took the car to my Indy to take a look. He tells me my subframe bushings are the cause and they need to be replaced. From what he tells me it's a pretty big job and a lot of hrs of labor. I trust this mechanic have been going to him when I need things done I can't do myself. I try almost everything though to save money with my car. Which leads to my question is his a DIY job or will I have to bite the bullet and get this fixed by my mechanic. The way he's talking is like the labor it's going to kill me he said something crazy like 15hrs because he has to drop the subframe yadda yadda. I've done a search couldn't find any DIY's so I hope someone has some answers for me. Thanks guys.
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Also he said I should have never put coils on my car the cause of this is from the unsprung weight now on the car. Coils were just installed a month or so ago and didnt have any problems with the install. Could any of this be an alignment or corner balance issue that he may be overlooking before I jump the gun?... Just curious
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BS on coils causing subframe bushing failure.
Also, BS on 15hours to replace rear subframe bushings on an E60.
If you want, I'll look up the ALLDATA time as well as the CCC crash guide time. I've never seen a rear subframe removal pay anywhere near 15 hours on any BMW.
I'll eat my words if I look it up in either guide and see 15 hours.
If you do end up replacing them, now is the time to see if there's an upgraded part somewhere. When I did them on my E30, I snagged a set of Group N bushings that the factory race teams used for the E30 M3 DTM cars. Maybe there's an aftermarket or M car upgrade?
Also, BS on 15hours to replace rear subframe bushings on an E60.
If you want, I'll look up the ALLDATA time as well as the CCC crash guide time. I've never seen a rear subframe removal pay anywhere near 15 hours on any BMW.
I'll eat my words if I look it up in either guide and see 15 hours.
If you do end up replacing them, now is the time to see if there's an upgraded part somewhere. When I did them on my E30, I snagged a set of Group N bushings that the factory race teams used for the E30 M3 DTM cars. Maybe there's an aftermarket or M car upgrade?
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Typically subframe bushings can be replaced without removing the unit. BMW has a puller that can take them out one at a time from under the car while the others are still holding up the subframe.
I'm assuming you're talking about bushings item 2: RealOEM.com BMW E60N 535xi REAR AXLE CARRIER
Oh, and BS on the coilovers being the cause.
I'm assuming you're talking about bushings item 2: RealOEM.com BMW E60N 535xi REAR AXLE CARRIER
Oh, and BS on the coilovers being the cause.
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I would call around to other shops to see how much they would charge to replace your subframe bushings.
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My Ride: 04' 545, 6 Spd Manual, Blk Lthr, Sport Pkg, Sport Sts, Logic 7, Cold Wthr Pkg, Full L.E.D. Interior, Red Eng. Cvr, Mtech Front Bmpr, M5 Spoiler, Matte Blk Grill, Red Caps, Slttd & Drlld Rotors, 20
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BS on coils causing subframe bushing failure.
Also, BS on 15hours to replace rear subframe bushings on an E60.
If you want, I'll look up the ALLDATA time as well as the CCC crash guide time. I've never seen a rear subframe removal pay anywhere near 15 hours on any BMW.
I'll eat my words if I look it up in either guide and see 15 hours.
If you do end up replacing them, now is the time to see if there's an upgraded part somewhere. When I did them on my E30, I snagged a set of Group N bushings that the factory race teams used for the E30 M3 DTM cars. Maybe there's an aftermarket or M car upgrade?
Also, BS on 15hours to replace rear subframe bushings on an E60.
If you want, I'll look up the ALLDATA time as well as the CCC crash guide time. I've never seen a rear subframe removal pay anywhere near 15 hours on any BMW.
I'll eat my words if I look it up in either guide and see 15 hours.
If you do end up replacing them, now is the time to see if there's an upgraded part somewhere. When I did them on my E30, I snagged a set of Group N bushings that the factory race teams used for the E30 M3 DTM cars. Maybe there's an aftermarket or M car upgrade?
Typically subframe bushings can be replaced without removing the unit. BMW has a puller that can take them out one at a time from under the car while the others are still holding up the subframe.
I'm assuming you're talking about bushings item 2: RealOEM.com * BMW E60N 535xi REAR AXLE CARRIER
Oh, and BS on the coilovers being the cause.
I'm assuming you're talking about bushings item 2: RealOEM.com * BMW E60N 535xi REAR AXLE CARRIER
Oh, and BS on the coilovers being the cause.
You happen to know where I would be able to look into getting a tool like you mentioned?
I think that's what I'm going to do, am I safe to drive for now? Also I can't find much information on this repair is this something that doesn't usually fail on a e60?
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I would call the stealer on this one. There may be DIY tools available somewhere, but I'd be very surprised if the stealer charged too much to justify trying to do the work yourself.
Sounds to me like your 'trusted indy' is a bit behind the times if he was going to remove the entire subframe to swap the bushings.
And the comment that coilovers somehow can't support the weight is strange. The OE suspension mounts to the same points...
Sounds to me like your 'trusted indy' is a bit behind the times if he was going to remove the entire subframe to swap the bushings.
And the comment that coilovers somehow can't support the weight is strange. The OE suspension mounts to the same points...
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My Ride: 04' 545, 6 Spd Manual, Blk Lthr, Sport Pkg, Sport Sts, Logic 7, Cold Wthr Pkg, Full L.E.D. Interior, Red Eng. Cvr, Mtech Front Bmpr, M5 Spoiler, Matte Blk Grill, Red Caps, Slttd & Drlld Rotors, 20
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I would call the stealer on this one. There may be DIY tools available somewhere, but I'd be very surprised if the stealer charged too much to justify trying to do the work yourself.
Sounds to me like your 'trusted indy' is a bit behind the times if he was going to remove the entire subframe to swap the bushings.
And the comment that coilovers somehow can't support the weight is strange. The OE suspension mounts to the same points...
Sounds to me like your 'trusted indy' is a bit behind the times if he was going to remove the entire subframe to swap the bushings.
And the comment that coilovers somehow can't support the weight is strange. The OE suspension mounts to the same points...
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Maybe you should get a second opinion on where that clunk is coming from. In your other post you stated that the clunk is coming from the front. Being that you have a 6 speed and it's coming from the front, that sounds like a worn guibo. It is known that the guibo wears faster in the manual cars vs. the auto, so that could be your problem...just a guess, tho. Definitely get a 2nd opinion before jumping in on the subframe bushings..
Wassup,
Pretty much today I noticed a clunk when I accelerate hard in first gear and on a hard shift into second it is coming from somewhere in the front of the car. I do not feel the clunk during normal acceleration and shifts or going over bumps. Clunk isnt apparent during braking at all. Only when I mash the gas in first and also if I shift quickly from first to second. Happens everytime I gun it I can step on the gas moderately and not feel it. Anyone have any ideas? Yes, I did do a search. Recently switched to coils all top mounts are brand new. Appreciate the help.
Pretty much today I noticed a clunk when I accelerate hard in first gear and on a hard shift into second it is coming from somewhere in the front of the car. I do not feel the clunk during normal acceleration and shifts or going over bumps. Clunk isnt apparent during braking at all. Only when I mash the gas in first and also if I shift quickly from first to second. Happens everytime I gun it I can step on the gas moderately and not feel it. Anyone have any ideas? Yes, I did do a search. Recently switched to coils all top mounts are brand new. Appreciate the help.
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Maybe you should get a second opinion on where that clunk is coming from. In your other post you stated that the clunk is coming from the front. Being that you have a 6 speed and it's coming from the front, that sounds like a worn guibo. It is known that the guibo wears faster in the manual cars vs. the auto, so that could be your problem...just a guess, tho. Definitely get a 2nd opinion before jumping in on the subframe bushings..