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Grand Master
Suspension questions
Hey guys.
I am about to replace my both of my control arms (upper and lower) and sway bar links. Could you name any and all bushings/screws/misc parts I will need or should replace?
I will put 750 bushings in my thrust arms...but what about the lower control arm?
Lastly, is there anything else I should replace while I am in there? TIA
Last edited by liquidtiger720; 01-23-2005 at 05:47 PM.
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Grand Master
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www.KaRealtySF.com
Build Date: 05-1995 /Engine: m50tu /Automatic Transmission /ABS /NO ASC /Open Differential /EAT Chip
Major Contributor
maybe center link & tie-rods..........
i recommend using lemforder or trw. becareful, i purchased what i was told to be trw & i found out later it was not.
tim s.
Major Contributor
Well, it's not the front, but you may want to look into the rear pitman arms (dog bones). This helps a lot with the rear feeling controlled. You can buy a pair (L+R) for less than one front control arm.
Brandon J
Major Contributor
You'll need new nuts to replace any that you remove from both
upper control arms and lower control arms. (thrust arms)
Get the Lemforders from BMA. You can order the 750 bushings already installed. Oh yeah, replace the "unreachable nut" that fastens the chassis end of the upper arm. Don't forget that it has to be preloaded when you torque it to spec. Check the posts on how to reach the nut.
While you're under the car, check the center link, and the tire rods. If you feel any play at all, replace them. Same deal on any nuts you remove. PM me for a list. I'll dig mine up.
Ramon
1994 540iA Nikasil EAT Chip
Tampa Bay, Florida USA
Super Moderator
why not the whole front sus at once with a kit
There are now these reasonable priced items on offer as set price.
I know that in Germany the parts offered by CaMo parts are made in Germany by Meyle, not that bad as maker.
The set prices are very good compared to single items prices.
I bought 1 complete set from Germany, to save cost it is on the way by seaparcel and it takes about 5 weeks. I am not in a hurry, because it is for my stock of wear parts. I usually do this, that I buy used/new parts whenever I find them cheap somewhere. Just bought a GM for only 8.50 $ in Great Britain. I have most of the modules on stock from a used 750iL, purchased for small money. If I just need 1 relay module to be replaced, I will use the stock one and the whole parts cost about the same as a new relay module.
Prepare for "winter time", like a squirrel
Found 2 on offer, do not know about these companies that offer it.
Grand Master
I've seen those, they are dirt cheap! but has anybody had any long term experience with them?
Super Moderator
Meyle and Ocap parts are usually junk, Meyle repackages a lot of
other cheaper manufacturers parts, chinese,taiwanese, etc. I would only use Lemforder or boge if given the choice. It truly is a case of you get what you pay for.
QUOTE=liquidtiger720]I've seen those, they are dirt cheap! but has anybody had any long term experience with them?[/QUOTE]
Grand Master
Thats what I thought- BMA is going to get my order.
~ How long do shocks/struts usually last? I am at 130k on supposedly stock shocks. Is it due up for replacement any time soon?
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Build Date: 05-1995 /Engine: m50tu /Automatic Transmission /ABS /NO ASC /Open Differential /EAT Chip
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At 130k if i was going to replace everything else i would certainly replace the
Struts at this time too...
Originally Posted by liquidtiger720
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