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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Roger that. Still no word from the quote. Eff...

Roger that. Still no word from the quote. Eff it. Will do it myself. Here is my alignment readings yesterday.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Alignment done. I was way off.

Alignment done. I was way off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
OMG! Ha ha. Just got back from the alignment...

OMG! Ha ha. Just got back from the alignment place. I was way off on my settings after the rear arms replaced. Anyways, told them to give me an installed quote for those front arms. I wanna see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Ughhhh. I was hoping that front control arm was...

Ughhhh. I was hoping that front control arm was an easier job than the rears. Control Arms really wasn't that bad, except I removed a bolt that I should have and had to remove the spring to relieve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 02:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Ah now I got it. Just use your new bushing to...

Ah now I got it. Just use your new bushing to press out the old and in with the new. Love Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpa9RJ7iEfQ
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 01:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
These ones? BMW E53 E83 X3 X5 - 2 Premium...

These ones?

BMW E53 E83 X3 X5 - 2 Premium Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushings 04-10 | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 01:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
How are you guys pressing them out? I do have a...

How are you guys pressing them out? I do have a harbor freight press and a bearing press set as well.

The X5 is my wifes car so not sure if I need to PU's on it. Just a bit overboard for her. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 12:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Nice, where do you get those? Can you use the...

Nice, where do you get those? Can you use the old control arm and press in those bushings?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for the reply guys. We have lifetime...

Thanks for the reply guys. We have lifetime alignment on this car. I took it in a few months back to get front and rear alignments. I left it there all day only to get a call late afternoon that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2017, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,115
Posted By MPDano
Front Control Arm and Alignment?

Hello all,

I was wondering if this bushing on the Front Control Arm would cause Alignment shop to not be able to do a front end alignment?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Bought some chain at my local Home Depot and used...

Bought some chain at my local Home Depot and used my old Harbor Freight spring compressor. Talk about scary handling this spring like this. Anyways, got the spring in and put a jack under the lower...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Both bolts are back in. What a serious pain in...

Both bolts are back in. What a serious pain in the a..

Tried to put the spring back in, but no joy. Got some suggestions?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense now. ...

Thanks for the clarification. Makes sense now. Is there tension on that large curved bolt? I was going to do this, this morning but it was sprinkling and wet outside. I'll try this after work or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
The jack pictured is not supporting anything, it...

The jack pictured is not supporting anything, it was there to remove the shock lower bolt. Not real savy on the hub n swing arm and integral link terms. Where is this bottom bolt your talking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Thanks, will do. My other issue is that I live...

Thanks, will do. My other issue is that I live on a slope street and have the car facing up so I am not working on the drivers side in the roadway. Sounds like I will be blocking the front wheels...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Yes, upper and lower control arms "and" shock is...

Yes, upper and lower control arms "and" shock is disconnected right now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
When you say subframe bolts, are those the 4 that...

When you say subframe bolts, are those the 4 that hold up the diff that have those huge bushings? If so, I did just change all 4 of those (bushings) 3 weeks ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
I did see a couple bolts holding the sway bar to...

I did see a couple bolts holding the sway bar to them. I did try to remove one of the nuts with a wrench but it was tight. I ran out of light to use my impact. Am I on the right track?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for the replies guys. I really do...

Thanks for the replies guys. I really do appreciate it. How do I get the wishbones to drop down further in order to remove the spring?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,254
Posted By MPDano
Emergency assistance needed on rear suspension

All,

I removed a bolt that had a lot of tension on it. I cannot separate the two wishbones to get the bolt aligned to screw in. I tried a pry bar in every location. I removed the same bolt on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,224
Posted By MPDano
When the carrier fails (broken cast), the...

When the carrier fails (broken cast), the interior door handle still functions. In other words, you should still be able to open the door using the interior pull handle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,439
Posted By MPDano
Decided to buy the stock plug last week and...

Decided to buy the stock plug last week and changed them out. So far so good. No codes and my wife drove it all last week to work without issues.

The Iridiums didn't work well for my X5. Bought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,558
Posted By MPDano
Ok, just looked on Pelican parts. Looks like...

Ok, just looked on Pelican parts. Looks like they are only replaceable on certain years and "not" on my 2004 X5 3.0

Looks like my only option is to replace the whole COP.

X5 3.0i (2001 thru...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,558
Posted By MPDano
Not sure what your saying here. Are you saying to...

Not sure what your saying here. Are you saying to replace all 6 COPS?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,439
Posted By MPDano
Now I am seeing that the gap should be .032 ...

Now I am seeing that the gap should be .032

Would this cause it to not run right if I left them stock out the box at .029?
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