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Old 09-26-2018, 12:34 PM
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Default Replacement Dust covers for Rear traction strut or guide arm and control arms

Does anyone know where i can obtain replacement dust covers for the ball joints on the Rear traction strut or guide arm and control arms? I have a 2004 very low mileage E60 545i and all the rubber dust covers have perished but the ball joints are still in good order but i can see some grease oozing out. I would like to replace the rubber covers rather than the complete arms before they wear out.
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Since you need to R&R the arm to just replace the rubbers, even were they available, the labour would suggest replacing the arm instead. Penny wise...
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