xdmikey

This should help.... Hopefully your ride looks better underneath than this one does.
BMW X5 Front Control Arm Replacement (E53 2000 - 2006) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article

Thanks Quicksilver.

We took everything down including the coil. The culprit were the two poly-looking buffers on either side of the cup on top of the coil.

I'm sure I'll be back with more questions as my X ages.