What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[Ricky Bobby]

Texas - it does an underbody of a vehicle good! Wow, looking amazing TiAg!

[Riggodeaux]

Ordered the parts for front suspension overhaul. The only fail is the bushings in the thrust arms/tension struts, but on inspection, and reaching 150k miles, I decided to do the full 10 part replacement kit from FCPEuro, using Meyle HD parts: tension struts [sometimes called thrust arms], lower control arms, sway bar links, tie rod assemblies [inner and outer, with replacement boots]. I considered, but held off, doing the struts; figure I'll do them in the Fall when I revisit the rear suspension and have decided whether to move up to the Bilstein HD B6/4600 equipment. I'm doing the front sway bar bushings while I'm in there, though the sway bar and bushings appear in good condition. I have prepared an outline from the various instructions and videos, but am cogitating on what order to follow in deconstructing and reassembling each side. I have the tools assembled, and will give the cheap Harbor Freight 3/4" ball joint tool a try. Alignment and Report to follow when done!

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Texas - it does an underbody of a vehicle good! Wow, looking amazing TiAg!

No doubt!

Getting a good look at the underside has convince me to keep this vehicle up and running strong, even if a massive repair rears its ugly head (ZF reman trans or total engine rebuild/replacement).

[765Cory]

Last week dipped my rims, tinted windows, and installed auxiliary input. Want to do more but want opinions/ideas. Let me know what you guys think.

[Bando]

Originally Posted by 765Cory

Last week dipped my rims, tinted windows, and installed auxiliary input. Want to do more but want opinions/ideas. Let me know what you guys think. [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/FtK0wZ0.jpg[IMG]

That's beautiful.

[BabyCAP]

Put on my OEM Style 87 wearing new Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.
87's > 168's IMO

[TiAgX5]

How do you like the Vred UVs?

[BabyCAP]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

How do you like the Vred UVs?

So far I like them! I only have about 200 miles on them so far. BTW - I have followed your posts. Thank you for sharing your impressions!! There really is not that much info out there on them. I got mine from a speed shop specializing in Camaros and Jeeps.

To me they seem quite sticky and the ride is nice. Price was good and the view from the rear makes them seem quite wide. Can't really comment on performance yet. I'll circle back once I break them in and see what they can do.

[richardb]

Originally Posted by Riggodeaux

Ordered the parts for front suspension overhaul. The only fail is the bushings in the thrust arms/tension struts, but on inspection, and reaching 150k miles, I decided to do the full 10 part replacement kit from FCPEuro, using Meyle HD parts: tension struts [sometimes called thrust arms], lower control arms, sway bar links, tie rod assemblies [inner and outer, with replacement boots]. I considered, but held off, doing the struts; figure I'll do them in the Fall when I revisit the rear suspension and have decided whether to move up to the Bilstein HD B6/4600 equipment. I'm doing the front sway bar bushings while I'm in there, though the sway bar and bushings appear in good condition. I have prepared an outline from the various instructions and videos, but am cogitating on what order to follow in deconstructing and reassembling each side. I have the tools assembled, and will give the cheap Harbor Freight 3/4" ball joint tool a try. Alignment and Report to follow when done!

Sounds like you have a big job ahead of you! May I suggest getting the better ball joint tool on Amazon, I used this in my E39: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdoIc2-tqkU

I had 2 harbor freight ones and both snapped from the stress.

[richardb]

E53 Front Bumper Removal (Facelift Version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkPxUSSa0L8