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07-25-2015, 06:40 PM
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You say "suspension is good". Are you sure? Did the mechanic at the tire shop say that? How many miles on the X now and what have you personally replaced since you have had the X in regards to suspension parts.
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#32
07-25-2015, 09:18 PM
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08-05-2015, 06:53 PM
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Steering wheel shaking.
Took the X to the shop to get the suspension fully inspected. After 13 years it's on the decline haha.
 I was thinking about lowering it since all that work has to be done. Any helpful advice/links to parts that I can use? 2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i "If you ain't first, you're last" It all starts AFTER you paid the X off....... Nothing is ever easy with a BMW.....but extremely worth it when it's done.....correctly
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08-06-2015, 08:08 AM
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This was just a quote. I wanna see if I can switch out some parts in order to lower it since they're gonna be under there anyway. I know H&R lowering springs are good but wondering what else should I use. Everything they're going to replace it with is oem parts.
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08-06-2015, 09:25 AM
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Can you do any of that yourself and save some money?
At the very least order the OE parts online and bring them in.
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08-06-2015, 09:52 AM
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IMO, it's always best to let the shop order the part if they are going to install it..
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08-06-2015, 09:59 AM
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I know it sounds d*ck for them to do that... but they charge a markup on the parts (still less than the dealer usually) so that they can provide you the warranty for them should something happen. The shop I worked at would give zero warranty if we installed your parts, even if they came in a BMW box.
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08-06-2015, 10:13 AM
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LMFAO AT THAT QUOTE
Find another shop man. So they are certain that ALL 4 of your shocks/struts are blown, as well as out of the entire front and rear suspension that only 2 (out of 8) control arms and 2 (out of 4) ball joints on the front/rear are needing replaced? And, your steering rack needs to be replaced? Find a BMW specialized indy man, the quote is hilarious. If you are looking for an excuse to lower it then I'm sure you could do so with a Bilstein shock/H&R spring combo quite easily, but for the shaking, you need to replace suspension parts. The shocks/struts/springs IMO are not contributing to the shake, and the shop is trying to take your wallet for a ride. Start with getting this kit, and getting it installed, cost is less than just the 2 ball joints and 2 control arms they quoted you LOL, and I can probably guarantee that this would resolve 90% of the vibrations. Even without touching your shocks/struts. https://www.fcpeuro.com/#/products/b...bmw5x10piece-l Also, I highly doubt your rack needs replacing, you probably just have a leak from the high pressure hoses if anything.
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08-06-2015, 10:52 AM
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What Ricky Bobby sez. I didn't note your mileage, but shops like this, in my experience, tend to assume replacement of shocks/struts [which on bmws, generally, are a very long life item] when the issue is more often ball joints and control arm bushings. Can't speak to availability of reputable indy bimmer shops in scenic Minot, but a good suspension shop, with you providing the key parts, might be the most cost-effective step [including lowering] if you [like me ....] aren't equipped and sufficiently skilled to do the work yourself. Good luck!
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