Front control arm bushes

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jamesc
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Post Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:54 pm

Hi,

Looking to replace my front control arm bushes but I've seen on an online guide that the bushes need to be pressed into the 'lollipop' with a hydraulic press - has anyone done it another way? Can they be done in a big vice?

Cheers,
James
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:26 am

Do all mine in a big vice. Post 96 E36 M3 bushes are a good upgrade.
Part no. 31 12 9 069 035
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:03 am

i use a vise with a cheater bar on the vise arm and a little wd-40 makes it easy
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:34 am

Brianmoooore wrote:Do all mine in a big vice. Post 96 E36 M3 bushes are a good upgrade.
Part no. 31 12 9 069 035
Are they the solid offset ones?

James
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:22 am

jamesc wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Do all mine in a big vice. Post 96 E36 M3 bushes are a good upgrade.
Part no. 31 12 9 069 035
Are they the solid offset ones?

James
No, solid centered ones.
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Post Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:25 pm

jamesc wrote:Hi,

Looking to replace my front control arm bushes but I've seen on an online guide that the bushes need to be pressed into the 'lollipop' with a hydraulic press - has anyone done it another way? Can they be done in a big vice?

Cheers,
James
JAMES, i need to do this soon but if you like more info go to www.bimmerdiy.com the whole procedure is outlined there as well as other tips and tricks you might find handy! 8)
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Post Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:24 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:
jamesc wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Do all mine in a big vice. Post 96 E36 M3 bushes are a good upgrade.
Part no. 31 12 9 069 035
Are they the solid offset ones?

James
No, solid centered ones.

Got some of these ordered today for mine. £45.90 + VAT per pair 8O
Quite expensive compared to standard E36 items at £18 + VAT per pair.

I was planning on using E30 M3 eccentric, but when he said £68 + VAT I nearly fell over!! :eek:
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Post Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:30 pm

DanThe wrote: I was planning on using E30 M3 eccentric, but when he said £68 + VAT I nearly fell over!! :eek:
Yeah I was planning on that too, and had a similar reaction!
So I'm going to go for the powerflex m3 eccentric ones from the zone shop when I do them, should be around £41 with postage, and hopefully they'll be a bit easier to fit too
Cheers,
Robin

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