^Well thats an improvement. I just re-read all 3 pages to be sure of this before I ask:

You say "suspension is good". Are you sure? Did the mechanic at the tire shop say that? How many miles on the X now and what have you personally replaced since you have had the X in regards to suspension parts.

It's the front ball joints and maybe the steering yolk, I because went through this handles amazing again...... ;)

Steering wheel shaking.
 

Took the X to the shop to get the suspension fully inspected. After 13 years it's on the decline haha.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...9bb547fbac.jpg

I was thinking about lowering it since all that work has to be done. Any helpful advice/links to parts that I can use?


2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i

"If you ain't first, you're last"

It all starts AFTER you paid the X off.......

Nothing is ever easy with a BMW.....but extremely worth it when it's done.....correctly

So as it turns out, the suspension was not "all good"? Has the shaking now gone?

This was just a quote. I wanna see if I can switch out some parts in order to lower it since they're gonna be under there anyway. I know H&R lowering springs are good but wondering what else should I use. Everything they're going to replace it with is oem parts.


2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i

"If you ain't first, you're last"

It all starts AFTER you paid the X off.......

Nothing is ever easy with a BMW.....but extremely worth it when it's done.....correctly

Can you do any of that yourself and save some money?

At the very least order the OE parts online and bring them in.

Let the shop order and use OE parts if you head that route....
IMO, it's always best to let the shop order the part if they are going to install it..

Many shops won't install customer provided parts. Even if OEM.

I know it sounds d*ck for them to do that... but they charge a markup on the parts (still less than the dealer usually) so that they can provide you the warranty for them should something happen. The shop I worked at would give zero warranty if we installed your parts, even if they came in a BMW box.

LMFAO AT THAT QUOTE

Find another shop man. So they are certain that ALL 4 of your shocks/struts are blown, as well as out of the entire front and rear suspension that only 2 (out of 8) control arms and 2 (out of 4) ball joints on the front/rear are needing replaced? And, your steering rack needs to be replaced?

Find a BMW specialized indy man, the quote is hilarious. If you are looking for an excuse to lower it then I'm sure you could do so with a Bilstein shock/H&R spring combo quite easily, but for the shaking, you need to replace suspension parts. The shocks/struts/springs IMO are not contributing to the shake, and the shop is trying to take your wallet for a ride.

Start with getting this kit, and getting it installed, cost is less than just the 2 ball joints and 2 control arms they quoted you LOL, and I can probably guarantee that this would resolve 90% of the vibrations. Even without touching your shocks/struts.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/#/products/b...bmw5x10piece-l

Also, I highly doubt your rack needs replacing, you probably just have a leak from the high pressure hoses if anything.

What Ricky Bobby sez. I didn't note your mileage, but shops like this, in my experience, tend to assume replacement of shocks/struts [which on bmws, generally, are a very long life item] when the issue is more often ball joints and control arm bushings. Can't speak to availability of reputable indy bimmer shops in scenic Minot, but a good suspension shop, with you providing the key parts, might be the most cost-effective step [including lowering] if you [like me ....] aren't equipped and sufficiently skilled to do the work yourself. Good luck!