Front lower Control Arms
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
Front lower Control Arms
I just got both Front lower Control Arms replaced for $180 by Mavis Discount Tire and they did a good job on it. Same simple job at the stealership would've easily cost me $500. Fuck the Stealership...
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I replaced both lower and upper myself a few weeks back for free :-P Seems to be a decent price though, especially compared to the crazy dealership prices.
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
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I knew they were worn out 6 months ago, just from a simple low speed go and stop test. I noticed that wheels would jolt forward in the wheel well. That's not supposed to happen. After the change, there was a much improved stability in the front wheels.
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
I never felt any symptoms, no vibration or weird noises as others have mentioned. I probably could have driven on the same worn out bushings for another few months.
I knew they were worn out 6 months ago, just from a simple low speed go and stop test. I noticed that wheels would jolt forward in the wheel well. That's not supposed to happen. After the change, there was a much improved stability in the front wheels.
I knew they were worn out 6 months ago, just from a simple low speed go and stop test. I noticed that wheels would jolt forward in the wheel well. That's not supposed to happen. After the change, there was a much improved stability in the front wheels.
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I was told the lower control arm bushing needed replaced by a shop that did a pre buy inspection (purchased used and had inspection done to ensure no suprises).
Being that I just lowered car and got new wheels and had an appointment for alignment & corner balancing, I went ahead and replaced all front suspension components to be safe since car has 62k miles.
I did notice my steering is tighter, but that's about it.
Being that I just lowered car and got new wheels and had an appointment for alignment & corner balancing, I went ahead and replaced all front suspension components to be safe since car has 62k miles.
I did notice my steering is tighter, but that's about it.
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