control arm bushings?

[ake53]

powerflex- BMW E53 X5 (1999-2006) Front Lower Radius Arm To Chassis

[bcredliner]

Unless you have a press or priority is to upgrade the ENTIRE front suspension, you are looking for a considerable amount of extra work to remove the existing bushing. It is far easier to purchase the tension strut with the bushing installed. The bushing can be removed with a sazall though you have to be very careful not to damage the tension strut by cutting to deep or at an angle. If you decide to replace just the bushing and don't have a press there is a ball joint tool you can purchase or rent that will also press out the bushing.

[BigBlack48is]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

Unless you have a press or priority is to upgrade the ENTIRE front suspension, you are looking for a considerable amount of extra work to remove the existing bushing. It is far easier to purchase the tension strut with the bushing installed. The bushing can be removed with a sazall though you have to be very careful not to damage the tension strut by cutting to deep or at an angle. If you decide to replace just the bushing and don't have a press there is a ball joint tool you can purchase or rent that will also press out the bushing.

I will be using a piece of 3" pipe and a good 8" C-clamp leaving the arm connected if the ball joint is still tight. Shouldn't be a problem!

[bcredliner]

BigBlack4.8is,

Isn't this you first post in this string?

Yes you can make a tool with the right size pipe and C-clamp to do the ball joint and also the bushing. Posts and videos I have read about doing so worked on ball joints pretty well but were far less successful used on the bushings.

[ake53]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

Unless you have a press or priority is to upgrade the ENTIRE front suspension, you are looking for a considerable amount of extra work to remove the existing bushing. It is far easier to purchase the tension strut with the bushing installed. The bushing can be removed with a sazall though you have to be very careful not to damage the tension strut by cutting to deep or at an angle. If you decide to replace just the bushing and don't have a press there is a ball joint tool you can purchase or rent that will also press out the bushing.

ordered both tension struts. If they go bad in a year than no biggie, I will put powerflex on old arms... for now this is the easy way.

anyone have good instructions? besides..
BMW X5 - How to Replace Upper Control Arm (Tension) and Ball Joint.

BMW E34 535i control and thrust arms - YouTube

[Ricky Bobby]

if you bought new ball joints too, I'd just whack the fuckers out of there once you get the tension strut unbolted at the frame.

Pretty sure the ball joints take an inverted torx socket on the knuckle as well, so if those are getting replaced you need an E14 socket or something like that.

If not replacing ball joints, you'll have to use a nice puller tool to get separated from the arm.

[kashmir]

as they say, what mind doesnt know, eyes cant see.so can someone please help me with part #

Originally Posted by alex77ae

ordered both tension struts. If they go bad in a year than no biggie, I will put powerflex on old arms... for now this is the easy way.

anyone have good instructions? besides..
BMW X5 - How to Replace Upper Control Arm (Tension) and Ball Joint.

BMW E34 535i control and thrust arms - YouTube

[kashmir]

short on time and skill, i am having an indie do it. Just trying to get all the parts for him

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

if you bought new ball joints too, I'd just whack the fuckers out of there once you get the tension strut unbolted at the frame.

Pretty sure the ball joints take an inverted torx socket on the knuckle as well, so if those are getting replaced you need an E14 socket or something like that.

If not replacing ball joints, you'll have to use a nice puller tool to get separated from the arm.

[zonefive]

Is this everything I need or is this overkill?

BMW x5 00 06 New Front Control Arm Ball Joint Tie Rod End Link Kit | eBay

[nebilex]

Originally Posted by zonefive

Is this everything I need or is this overkill?

BMW x5 00 06 New Front Control Arm Ball Joint Tie Rod End Link Kit | eBay

I suggest identifying the parts that has failed on your car and changing just that with parts from recognized supplier. It will cost you more but at least you don't have to worry about having to do the same job again in 6 month...