Do you have before and after specs on alignment?
It sucks that you had to spend on stuff that wasnt affected... Glad that it all worked out... :)

Well, the mechanic said that the arm that was replaced should/does not affect alignment. There is another upper front rear control arm Attachment 50188that if changed will affect alignment.
"Front position of rear wheel carrier : Referred to as a Guiding Suspension Link by BMW"

They marked all bolts etc and replaced as close as possible. He recomended to do an alignment and another balance because i have been driving like this for like almost 2 months but at slow speeds ie under 60mph. but he said its possible there is some tire wear that is not easily noticable by eye and it can cause a bit of vib plus the alignment could be off also.


I think if i drive as is for a week or so i should be able to see if it gets worse or if i see any tire wear....I hoping that nothing happens and ill get a balance then and ill be done with this crap.

any time you do suspension work you need to align, or at least is a good idea. I was told the same thing after replacing a CV Boot. I asked them to check it anyway; yep it was off and needed alignment. Ask the place if they are using Hunter Road Force systems. I hear they are the only way to go when tryine to eliminate vibration.

Glad to hear you have finally got rid of your problem, and I agree with 1stE53 re the alignment.

Although in his case his alignment may have been out anyway and had nothing to do with replacing a boot, in your case however there were defective parts and I imagine a good deal of your suspension was moved during the replacement. Added to that you don't know where it was re settings before your issues/replacement. Not only that, you really should get it done particularly as you have come this far and spent this much time and money on it, you may as well complete the job. :thumbup:

As said before thanks for keeping us all updated, and let us know how you get on with the alignment.

PS, I had my 4-wheel alignment done a few months ago after I replaced most of my front-end suspension. It was unbelievably close, but still out by half a degree max, so even that would have made a difference to the driving characteristics. As it happens my rears were way out in comparison and I haven't even touched the rear suspension in the 3 years I've owned the beast! ;)

Very good thread....i'll have my shop double check the rears again...they were checked. and seemed fine...i feel your frustration...i'm in that same boat now....if i can't resolve, its gotta go...i can't drive on the highway everyday feeling that wobble....i'm testing out tires today...gonna swap my winters on the front. drive for a bit and see and do the same with the rears....
i was contemplating on doing the tie rods and balljoints just so they are new with the thrust arms and lower control arms....

Hey gitchies was wondering if you did anything yet?