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Originally Posted by RPX5
Place on RT. 1 in Peabody, Loui's BMW. I'm dropping my car off on Monday for basic maintenance (plugs, pads/rotors), and I'll have him take another look at my suspension. I've been driving it and it still just doesn't sound/feel right to me.
I had my sway bars and CV joints replaced at around 55K, do you think those parts need to be replaced again? It's only been about 20K miles since then. I'll mention the thrust rod bushings, hopefully it isn't expensive, and hopefully I won't need to replace my front shock absorbers.. that would be $$$$$$.
If you call Loui's BMW in Peabody, ask for MO, not the owner, but great guy who has been working on BMW's since 83. Very honest and great insight.
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There should definitely not be any need to replace sway bars, CV joints etc. after just 20K.
Some decent pics here taken from Bimmerfest for thrust rod etc. These are for a 540i but you will get the general idea. Probably some pics on this site too.
DIY Article - How to Replace the Thrust Arms on your E39 540i - 56k No! - bimmerfest - BMW Forums
Once your mechanic gets under there he will be able to tell what is loose.
good luck
and let us know how it works out for you.