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I have NO idea how I've been so lucky on my two Xers but on my 2003, at 120k miles the old joints nearly twisted out by hand. I had all manner of torches and toxic elixirs and large heavy bars and hammers ready to assist me in the process and simply didn't need them. On my current 2005 Xer w 72k (about one week before Trent's video here mind you) I changed these and pretty much had the same experience but i did use a pickle fork. Took two whacks. that was it. i did bang the knuckle with a BFH before getting after it but they seemed to come our super easy. I guess I been livin' right!! I remember trying somethign similar on an old e23 years ago and finally just taking it to a shop. it was NOT happening!
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2005 X5 3.0i - 71k mi (9.2018) -> 81k (9.2019) -> 100k (9.2021) -> 123k (8.2025)
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SOLD : 2003 X5 3.0 - 177k mi (9.2018) -> 186k (9.2019) -> 205k (9.2021)
SOLD : 1997 328is Coupe - Hellrot Red
SOLD : 1988 528e w/ Bullseye s256 / MS2 Extra / GC Coilovers / Yukon Coils ~ 300+ HP
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