x5 4.8i front drive shaft

[byebyev8]

Thinking about replacing this on my 2008 x5 4.8 as preventative maintenance.
Or is this only a 2011+ problem?

[RickM5X3]

Originally Posted by byebyev8

Thinking about replacing this on my 2008 x5 4.8 as preventative maintenance.
Or is this only a 2011+ problem?

We had to pay out of pocket to do this on our 2008 4.8i. It is a problem but BMW only covering 2011+

[Rbmn9529]

Gave way when my son was driving . Ruined the right exhaust manifold and some transmission lines. $4500 and there is no stock anywhere in the world, not even in Germany.

[absentmathis]

I took my 48i in to the indy for what I thought was tire vibration last year and failing driveshaft was what it was. Luckily they correctly diagnosed it. Believe I paid $1600 for the entire repair and it was done in a day or so. In my case the part was readily available. I also questioned the extent of the problem but it clearly isn’t limited to the recalled vehicles.

[Hack213]

I would like to do this before having a nightmare , anyone have any more ideas or tips on it? 2008 x5 4.8 later dec 2007 build.