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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2021, 11:40 AM
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Posted By 80stech
My point was none of that matters if the bolts...

My point was none of that matters if the bolts are rusty. Any lubed torque spec or modification of torque for lubed bolts also assumes CLEAN bolts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By 80stech
Haha, I guess I should have said "tighten" not...

Haha, I guess I should have said "tighten" not "torque" with a 3 ft. bar. The bushings that are in actually look more like the Mehle ones with the double sleeve on the back one so maybe they where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By 80stech
So I took both sides apart and actually the lower...

So I took both sides apart and actually the lower control arm comes out easier than it looks but none of the bushings seemed that much different than the new ones so left the old ones in. I had a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By 80stech
I actually tried hose clamps yesterday and was a...

I actually tried hose clamps yesterday and was a bit surprised (but glad!) that it worked. I don't have the shop press though and only the universal bushing install kit in 2mm increments so I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By 80stech
Rear lower control arm bushings

Has anyone had experience with replacing the "not available from BMW" lower control arm bushings? Did you go with the split Leomforder and the special tool to squish them or the Mehle that look like...
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