Xi Front Control Arm Bushings
03-09-2020, 05:39 AM
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Xi Front Control Arm Bushings
For anyone not replacing entire arms, and just replacing bushings. What tool are you guys using?
03-09-2020, 06:31 AM
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I got a bushing kit off eBay for $100. Came with a few threaded rods and a bunch of different cup sizes. Snapped the M8 rod though (cheap steel) and I had to buy a stronger grade 8 rod from Grainger. Worked great.
Something like this
Something like this
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03-09-2020, 12:11 PM
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My Ride: E61 530xi 6MT
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Just the standard hydraulic press. Renting tools wouldnt work for me.
I also upgraded to the E9X m3 bushings instead of the terrible fluid filled design
I also upgraded to the E9X m3 bushings instead of the terrible fluid filled design
03-09-2020, 06:26 PM
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is this what you’re using? These look different than e60 bushings, there’s also a cutout...
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...er-31102283579
03-10-2020, 04:17 AM
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Yep that is is. I chose that because it is a solid piece of rubber vs liquid filled rubber. More of a performance piece and will last much longer.
Of course it looks different, its a different design. I chose those over poly because I drive in all weather and poly needs to be lubed often enough if in rain/snow otherwise it'll wear quick
Of course it looks different, its a different design. I chose those over poly because I drive in all weather and poly needs to be lubed often enough if in rain/snow otherwise it'll wear quick
03-10-2020, 12:59 PM
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Yep that is is. I chose that because it is a solid piece of rubber vs liquid filled rubber. More of a performance piece and will last much longer.
Of course it looks different, its a different design. I chose those over poly because I drive in all weather and poly needs to be lubed often enough if in rain/snow otherwise it'll wear quick
Of course it looks different, its a different design. I chose those over poly because I drive in all weather and poly needs to be lubed often enough if in rain/snow otherwise it'll wear quick
thanks
03-10-2020, 03:10 PM
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I believe you'll need to replace the arms next time as well. I've read a few times, including the link below, that these bushings should only be replaced once on a set of arms. Not sure if others have tested this theory or not.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
03-10-2020, 03:41 PM
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I believe you'll need to replace the arms next time as well. I've read a few times, including the link below, that these bushings should only be replaced once on a set of arms. Not sure if others have tested this theory or not.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm
thanks. I’m having mine pressed at a reputable Porsche / BMW specialty shop. If he says they’re not good, I’ll replace the entire control arms from FCP.