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Originally Posted by davintosh
Has anyone found a source for these in the US?
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Any ZF dealer
should be able to get hold of them, if they want to.
I got mine from
this seller so if you can't find anyone local, maybe ask if they can ship to the US ?
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At this point I'm not even sure I need them, but just covering all bases in case replacing the subframe bushings doesn't correct what appears to be a camber issue on the right-rear wheel.
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Replacing the subframe bushes won't alter the camber. It'll cure a clonk when you go quickly on/off the gas though.
If you jack your car up, let the air out of the spring and start pushing and pulling, I'd put money on there being a load of play in the outer ball joint and the rear upper link. Parts #2 & #11 in the diagram on page 1 of this thread. You do need to let the air out to do this though, when it's pressurised there is a lot of load on the suspension and you won't be able to detect any play. That's why my car passed its MOT despite that bush being totally fcuked.
FWIW I've ditched my E53 now as the gearbox was about to die and I couldn't face the cost of a rebuild. Bought a diesel Passat. 60mpg is awesome after getting used to 20mpg in the X5 !