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

[NotAnyoneYouKnow]

Sweet!

[FRod1981]

installed some ebay springs to the rear hatch to help it pop open. The rubber bumper disintegrated over time and I couldn't just pay BMW $25 for a rubber bumper. $35 for two springs and the hatch pops open and lifts all the way up automatically. Genius.

[FRod1981]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Replaced my front lower control arms today with the FCP Euro Meyle HD 4 piece kit. The right side was pretty straight forward once I took the brake rotor off and re-positioned the backing plate so I could get a straight shot with my sledge at the knuckle to free the outer joints.

Of all the videos I watched and threads I read, no one mentioned the left side cooling duct that obstructs the bolt from coming out to replace the arm. I had to take the lower panel off and loosen the duct enough to squeeze the bolt past it.

All in all, 7 out of 10 in difficulty. 4 hours start to finish. Shaking from high speed braking seems to be gone.

Yeah did my poly bushings a few weeks ago. left side requires removing the fender liner and part of the air box... but I used a Dremel and cut part of the webbing away and the bolt slid out like a charm... Starting on the left side is the way to go the right side is cake.

[xbimma]

Originally Posted by FRod1981

installed some ebay springs to the rear hatch to help it pop open. The rubber bumper disintegrated over time and I couldn't just pay BMW $25 for a rubber bumper. $35 for two springs and the hatch pops open and lifts all the way up automatically. Genius.

Mind sharing eBay link?

[FRod1981]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E53-X5-...53.m2749.l2649

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDxsgyn42MY

[xbimma]

Originally Posted by FRod1981

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E53-X5-...53.m2749.l2649

Thanks kind Sir

[FRod1981]

edited and added the youtube link.

[Crowz]

Originally Posted by FRod1981

edited and added the youtube link.

I put those on the wifes x5 last month or so and they work great. But I know its going to shorten the life of the hatch assist motor. But she is happy with the springs so that's life

[FRod1981]

This man is happily married and knows cost:happy wife ratios. lol

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by Crowz

I put those on the wifes x5 last month or so and they work great. But I know its going to shorten the life of the hatch assist motor. But she is happy with the springs so that's life

Don't worry. If your wife is anything like mine, she slams the lid closed. No use of the motor. Drives me nuts, but like a good husband, I keep my mouth shut.