My 01 3.0i had worn sub frame bushings when I bought it 68k miles ago. I get the classic double thump on certain conditions but the car handles great just doesn't deal with load transients smoothly (eg reverse to forward or quick power on from stop).

I finally got the bushing tool and bushings as well as the rose bushing tool shown above and will be ordering the complete rear refresh kit today.

I will be taking videos and photos to show each step although per usual I will only show key steps it won't be a cook book recipe, you'll want to watch a YouTube video for the overview.

That said, if camber or toe can't be pulled to spec you have worn bushings and/or ball joints, for certain.

I've helped a few people navigate these waters and the gang that says just do them all is more correct than those that say treat the symptoms as they come.

Caveat: my experience shows that only a couple items up front really mess with toe enough to shred tires and kill responsiveness, so ironically front is less critical.

I have new control arms front and will get new ball joints because I'm sure they are stock but I'll maybe just change the bushings on the tension struts.

At 196k miles, not showing signs of any shock problems so I will wait to see what I find while changing out all the rear parts and front control arms.

Can't wait to have it all tighter.

Anybody that has changed the rear diff mounts have some feedback if it's enough easier to do that with the suspension parts or subframe or can I do that solo after? I'm not sure if the thud from fore/aft power is just the subframe or also dif mounts.

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2011 E70 • N55 (me)
2012 E70 • N63 (wife)