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Originally Posted by LVP
Very interesting. I agree, that doesn't look like it needs replacing or would cause the shaking. I'll assess mine when I get it up on the hoist.
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I know right? In a Japanese car, or even in a Mercedes, I wouldnt give these a second glance.
I couldnt make the pictured bushings flex at all. When I removed the wishbones, I inserted a big screwdriver through the mounting hole and pried in all directions. No play.
But the bushing were undoubtably causing the vibration because when I replaced the arm, it was gone completely.
I'm of the opinion now that BMW's in general are very sensitive to detrioration of the bushings that you wouldnt notice in Japanese cars in general or even Mercedes'. I mean, you have these wishbone bushings causing vibration even though they passed a physical and visual inspection as still serviceable. The tension strut bushings do this as well. The rear suspension upper arms bushings cause noticeable changes in rear camber and toe as they settle into place and deflect.
Now I want to replace everything in my car that even looks at me wrong lol!