Alternative to powerflex E53 subframe bushings?

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Originally Posted by Ctsiegf

I just bought these a few weeks ago but haven't installed them yet. They are a little cheaper direct from Armstrong distributors website directly: https://www.armstrongdistributors.co...-bushing-01-06

It may not be the most value for money. However, the reason I went with poly is that I really object to subframe/carrier bushings being a wear item that lasts 100k. I just replaced everything else in the rear of my X5 and I don't want to have to think about back there for as long as possible. I've got VERY loud clunks from the subframe bushings now.

I also don't want to go back there again because I had to put a helicoil in for the integral link bolt on one side that stripped out. On the other side the long lower bolt rusted to the integral link and needed 2 days with heat/a copper drift/a sledgehammer to come out. Anything that means I don't have to look at the rear end of this car for a longer time is worth it.

-Carter

I hear you Carter! That sounds like PTSD - Post Traumatic Suspension Disorder

I'm also of the "Touch It Once" school of DIY maintenance. Yeah there was a watch out on that integral link bolt which goes into aluminum! Yikes, I'm going to be watching for that really closely.

Still on the fence regarding PU or Meyle. Will see.....

I just put PU on the front tension strut and have them on my sway bar bushings. Good firm stuff that makes my bars "feel" bigger.

Mike