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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2012, 12:04 PM
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Posted By hayabusafiend
Finished the job myself a few months ago. The X5...

Finished the job myself a few months ago. The X5 handles GREAT again! (only 58K miles on an '05)

What should I do with the old parts (thrust arms, lower control arms, sway bar links)?

Seems a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,177
Posted By hayabusafiend
The FCP Groton kit and Bentley manual arrived. ...

The FCP Groton kit and Bentley manual arrived.

Should I also replace the ball joint button head torx bolts? They weren't in the kit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2012, 12:16 PM
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Views: 8,177
Posted By hayabusafiend
Why? Aren't the ball joints bolted to the wheel...

Why? Aren't the ball joints bolted to the wheel hub? I'm replacing the arms and ball joints.


Yeah, there are several threads, and each has a snippet of useful information: 74 lb-ft for ball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,177
Posted By hayabusafiend
Is replacing the front control arms difficult?

My non-dealer mechanic said my 2005 X5 with 58K miles needs new forward control arm/thrust arms (he used both terms) and ball joints. He wants $800 for the job (and $800 to replace a squeaking...
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