I use:
- Advance Auto Rental Set
- Long bolt from the spring compressor (you can rent the spring compressor too)

Detail in the E39 front suspension rebuild:

DIY: 1998 BMW 528i COMPLETE FRONT SUSPENSION OVERHAUL - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums

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1998 E39 528i 5sp MT
2006 E53 X5 3.0 6sp MT