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BMW X5 E53 3.0 Diesel Sport | Sapphire Black Dakota Beige Leather interior | Year 2004 What I had updated Carbon Effect Steering Wheel Panoramic Sunroof Fix PVC Replacement All glowplugs and glowplug regulator New discs and pads all round All new front suspension links, bushes and rods |
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Yes My 4.6is has the aluminum stiffening plate
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What torquing procedure do you use? Is the plastic deformation on the bolt threads noticeable?
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http://www.xoutpost.com/1095028-post3.html Would you mind taking a look?
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You aren't going to know if reusing the stiffing plate bolts was a good or bad idea unless the lower suspension is taxed beyond the limits of the design based on a stock suspension.
Suspension modifications increase the stress on the suspension exceeding the stock design capabilities. However, designs are intended to exceed worst case circumstances without failure. Reusing the bolts reduces that gap. I have no idea how much but since I have modified the suspension I don't consider reusing the bolts. If I knew why they chose that type of bolt and if a stronger bolt that would take higher torque would be better for a modified suspension I would change them out.
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If you have the aluminum one, you can unbolt 5/6 bolts turn it aside and let it hang on the last bolt. I am no Samuelson either, but managed to take the plate down lying under the car. Btw in sweden we dont use any jacks 😜 ![]() Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk |
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Its all that lovely clean Swedish air that does it for you! BTW, You are driving a BMW in Sweden? I am surprised you have not been run out of town, surely its Volvo and Saab only!? (I joke but I had a Saab and loved it).
So, there are different stiffening plates? I did some research and it seems this is the case, Also the stiffening plates have different designs in terms of the inside. Mine has two access holes and some sound insulation material on the inside which is great for nuts, bolts and washers to get lost in. Joshdub - hahaha, dude you have to love the Schumer... did I just make you shiver again? Happy friday y'all
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