Installed Syncro Design Works (only on Facebook, no real webpage yet) spherical thrust arm bearings in my 3.0L. Night and day difference over the well worn stock thrust bearings. Swapped in new factory lower ball joints as well. I've lost a little of the low level NVH dampening (which is that that factory fluid filled bushing does), but they are in no way harsh or jarring like some poly bushings I've used. Handling is much better. Turn-in in sharper and quicker and much less understeer when pushed to the limit. The suspension is otherwise stock "sport" settings.

Swapped out a right front CV joint after finding a torn boot. Installed the front PDC sensors, and will add the rear ones this weekend.

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2001 X5 3.0i
1997 328i
1976 2002
1974 2002tii
BMW CCA