|
|
|
|
||||||||||
| Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring.... |
| Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management |
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
|
#1
02-25-2017, 12:35 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I got them off Ebay. They are PowerFlex knockoffs at 1/2 the PF price.
Yes, you reuse the arm, press out the old and press in the new. Mega PITA pressing in the new PU bushing to get the large edge through the arm. I am guessing that a newer PF design is a two piece/sandwich affair  Mike
__________________
 Mike Dallas, TX & Appleton, WI 2003 E53 4.4i Pearl Beige 2003 E46 330Xi Monaco Blue 2007 E90 335Xi Black Sapphire Metallic 2011 F25 X3 28i Black Sapphire Metallic 
|
|
#2
02-25-2017, 01:44 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
BMW E53 E83 X3 X5 - 2 Premium Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushings 04-10 | eBay
__________________
_____________________ 2004 Gray/Gray 3.0 X5
|
|
#3
02-25-2017, 09:32 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
My mechanic had to shave a little of the face off at an angle to get that bushing to press in. It was just mushrooming in stock form with a 20 ton press until we decided to shave one side to make somewhat of a funnel shape to get the insertion going. Being careful not to touch the back lip/raised edge of that insertion side to allow that lip to perform its function of holding the bushing on that side against the metal arm edge. If you can figure out how to press them in shout shaving it, please let us all know. My guess is that a newer (and likely more expensive) design may be a two piece affair like I've seen on some other PU bushing designs in images. Mike
__________________
Mike Dallas, TX & Appleton, WI 2003 E53 4.4i Pearl Beige 2003 E46 330Xi Monaco Blue 2007 E90 335Xi Black Sapphire Metallic 2011 F25 X3 28i Black Sapphire Metallic
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
|
|
Hybrid Mode
