Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-14-2012, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 27
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I got the Arnott struts complete with new air...
I got the Arnott struts complete with new air springs and installed them myself in a couple of hours in my garage. If you are handy with tools, it's a fairly easy job. Otherwise, any competent...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-02-2011, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,181
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2011, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,538
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-19-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,924
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-16-2011, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Do you have the full air suspension system or...
Do you have the full air suspension system or just the rear self leveling? You have the full air system if you have the ride height adjustment panel on your dash below the light switch. Otherwise,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2011, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,300
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-17-2010, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,123
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2010, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,698
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2010, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,541
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2010, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2010, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,845
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-05-2010, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,755
Had the same problem with my 4.8. Have your...
Had the same problem with my 4.8. Have your front stuts and air springs checked for small leaks (a spray bottle w/soapy water sprayed on the rubber air bag will show the air leak like foamy little...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-03-2010, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,755
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-30-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,214
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-21-2010, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
If you can reach it with some Vise-grips, you...
If you can reach it with some Vise-grips, you might be able to clamp down on it and twist it out. But it will also chew up the bolt head so watch out. Otherwise, it's time to drill and extract.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-10-2010, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,531
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-26-2010, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2010, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-07-2010, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,792
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-06-2010, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,075
Replacing Front Air Struts
This is a re-post of how I replaced the front air struts on my X5 for anyone who is interested in doing the job themselves. I used re-built strut assemblies from Arnott, and they fit perfectly with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-06-2010, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
I have an '06 4.8is, and it is a great...
I have an '06 4.8is, and it is a great performance vehicle. I have replaced the brakes and rotors (no more dirty wheels and shimmy) and just finished changing out the front air struts at 49K mi. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2010, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,792
I didn't take pictures, but as you proceed with...
I didn't take pictures, but as you proceed with the project, you will see what parts and locations on the vehicle I'm describing. This install was done on my '06 4.8is, but I think all the X5 front...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-05-2010, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,792
I just received and installed my Arnott struts...
I just received and installed my Arnott struts today, and they look and work great. No rust or appearance issues, and they fit perfectly. The install itself is not too difficult for a DIY project. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-30-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,725
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-30-2010, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,725
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