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Decided NOT to do my tension arm bushings after finding the HF 12 ton puller was really too big to get a grip on the thrust arm. I've used a local alignment and suspension shop for things over the years - including replacement of the tension arm bushings 2 years ago - so I'll have him do it.

One question - do you just force the larger OD flange of the Powerflex bushing through the tension arm hole? Every other bushing I've seen in this type of application has been split, but this is one piece. Does the flange compress enough?

Yes, and it's a pita as it keeps wanting to go in off center. I finally figured out that if I used a small screw driver (flat blade) to push the bushing edge in and kept going around the circumference of the bushing it'd work better. Hopefully these bushings outlast the X as I don't want to have to mess with them again (I'll just order the pre pressed ones from Bimmerworld if I have to do it again.).

e30cabrio

07-26-2014 09:51 PM

Door handle came, hard to believe it is 63.xx discounted from 8x.xx.
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TerminatorX5

07-27-2014 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jungerishere (Post 1002757)

looking good :thumbup:

TerminatorX5

07-27-2014 12:17 AM

updated wiring on reverse camera - went from wireless camera setup to wired...

TiAgX5

07-27-2014 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imalabil (Post 1002787)

.......One question - do you just force the larger OD flange of the Powerflex bushing through the tension arm hole? Every other bushing I've seen in this type of application has been split, but this is one piece. Does the flange compress enough?
.........

The large flange will push thru the CAB bore.

From post #3602.......
To install the Powerflex bushing, I used a 1/2 X 7" bolt/nut/washers with my 1/2 drive metric oil filter canister socket on the bushing and a 3X3 3/4" steel plate clearance drilled for the 1/2 bolt on the control arm, I installed with the greased steel sleeves inside the bushing to help guide the bushing along the bolt.

imalabil

07-27-2014 03:09 PM

Took my 15 year old daughter with her fresh learner's permit driving - in the X5.
Now that's cool.

bcredliner

07-27-2014 03:42 PM

Jungerishere---Looks great!

Jungerishere

07-28-2014 07:33 AM

Thanks guys for the compliments. I'm looking to add the front skid plate to finish the front. I order one from Clockwork's thread. Hopefully, it will be finished sooner than later... :whistle:

LVP	07-28-2014 09:14 AM

Did an oil change on the weekend. Last one was done by shop when I got it, so this was my first. I was amazed at how fast 8L can expunge itself from the bottom of the vehicle. My catch tray funnel neck was no match and it made for a nice clean up exercise after. Lesson learned.

I also wanted to drop the pan to check for plastic/metal bits as I've only had it for 10,000km now. Time was a bit tight and most recommend replacing the pan bolts with new/coated ones, so I held off until next change when I can get the bolts.

TerminatorX5

07-28-2014 01:04 PM

Changed the tires:

got Delinte Desert Storm in factory spec'd staggered sizes off "buywheelstoday" off ebay for $526 delivered

Had Tires Plus mount and Road Force balance them for $156.94 out the door with the taxes and what not...

so far the ride is quiet, we'll see how they will hold up the long use...

previous tires, the Toyo Proxes II were installed at 72557 miles and went completely kaput (metal carcass showing on rear right, with others not far behind) at 111670...

39113 miles, just a bit shy of 40 K miles...

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