e60 Control Arm Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle.. (video)
06-09-2013, 01:52 AM
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e60 Control Arm Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle.. (video)
Hey guys,
I was changing my brake fluid today and just wanted to check if anything under my car was loose. I've been getting this strange vibration around 40MPH as I'm braking, so I wanted to check it out (I don't think it's my rotors, as they only have about 5k on them).
Here's a video of the control arm wiggling when I was using just my hand. Is this normal, or is it time to replace the control arms/bushings?: BMW e60 Control Arm Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle - YouTube
I was using some force, but I don't think this is normal.. any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
I was changing my brake fluid today and just wanted to check if anything under my car was loose. I've been getting this strange vibration around 40MPH as I'm braking, so I wanted to check it out (I don't think it's my rotors, as they only have about 5k on them).
Here's a video of the control arm wiggling when I was using just my hand. Is this normal, or is it time to replace the control arms/bushings?: BMW e60 Control Arm Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle - YouTube
I was using some force, but I don't think this is normal.. any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
06-09-2013, 02:57 AM
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It doesn't look normal to me, but I have never actually grabbed mine like that. I have heard that a sure sign for the problem is what you have described though.
06-09-2013, 06:10 AM
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Yea, those control arm bushings needs replacement. Assuming the ball joint on this end is good, you can swap-out the bushings on the control arm. Use Lemforder. Don't try to save money on this one.
06-09-2013, 10:29 AM
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I heard you need a special tool to replace only the bushings on the control arm. True, or just silly talk? Also, why do you recommend Lemforder bushings against stock bushings?
06-09-2013, 12:31 PM
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How many miles are on the car? Might be worth replacing the whole arm if mileage is getting up there. It would be a real shame to replace just the bushing only to have the ball joint go south soon after.
+1 on lemforder. I got mine from pelican parts.
+1 on lemforder. I got mine from pelican parts.
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06-09-2013, 02:21 PM
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If you do need a special tool, autozone and oreily loans tools. I've borrowed a couple from them before. You deposit how much the tool is worth and when you return the tool, they give you back your deposit.
06-09-2013, 03:02 PM
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I just order the bushing kit from autohaus made by lemfoerder oem. $66.13 i will be doing them this coming weekend.
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06-09-2013, 05:12 PM
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You ordered the right bushing set. Mark with a pen how the old bushing is oriented in the control arm before you remove it; align the new one same way. Good luck.