New E53 owner here. Possible concern?

[ducky328i]

Alright, to preface this, I'm a long time lurker and reader but up until about two months ago I only wishes for an E53. Got a very clean '02 4.4 with roughly 202k for $4100. Timing chain and self leveling rear bags were replaced by the local dealer prior to my purchase.

Only issues aside from a few missing interior bits and a faulty coolant level sensor was a way past failing front suspension. Mostly noticeable during low speed reversing maneuvers and highway speed braking.

While backing out of my driveway which is on a hill onto the street which is also on a hill, it felt as if the front wheels would try to "roll over" for lack of a better term. Just a shimmy of sorts letting me know that something was obviously not right. At highway speeds (above 60mph) if I had to apply heavy braking there was an awful shudder in the front end. Very uneasy feeling.

I ordered the $300 kit from ECS which had new lower control arms with bushings, thrust arms(?) With bushings and ball joints, Tie rods, end links, and some assorted nee hardware. Awesome value btw.

I have a 320k mile E36 that runs like a top, and have owned other E36s and dinner plenty of work on lots of others as well as a few E46s, E39s, and E30s. I'm definitely not new to BMWs, but this is my first X.

After installing all of this new hardware on the front as properly as I could to the best ofy knowledge (also discovered a torn CV boot on the right front axle) the shudder is a thing of the past thank God. However, the odd feeling while reversing is still there. I've also noticed that since them during low speed turns the truck seems like at a certain point it just wants to stay turned and pull itself into a tighter turn. Is that just the AWD? I've never owned one prior to this. And is the odd feeling in reverse possibly the axle failing due to the torn boot? There's no popping or any other signs of a failing CV joint.

Apologies for the book and if it's kind of sporadic. If I need to clarify anything I most definitely will lol

Here's a pic of the truck. Not too bad for the age/mileage/price in my opinion



Thanks in advance