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I've included BMW labor estimates for each part of the procedure. You can use that for talking about the labor charges with shops. |
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07-18-2017, 11:48 AM | #46 |
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Getting the stock front struts out of the knuckle (Swivel bearing)and my new Koni yellows back in was a real bitch. Get the spreader tool if you are collecting tools to do the job. Also just want verify that the swivel bearing only gets torqued to 32 ft pounds? It seems not very tight.
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If you're talking about the strut to top hat nu on the front, check the ISTA documents posted on the first page. If I had to guess it's somewhere between 35-45 ft lbs. |
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08-22-2017, 12:08 PM | #51 |
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I still cant decide if I want coilovers or spring/struts!! I have an x drive. I seem to get mixed signals on the forum for what is better.
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09-15-2017, 10:17 AM | #53 |
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Polo08816 Excellent write up! Didn't know APG did BMW DIY events. I wonder if Meade has them as well. Honestly living between the two, I wouldn't mind heading up to APG for some help.
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Fort Meade has an Auto Skills Center but it's smaller and not nearly as good as APG's. |
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01-20-2018, 09:55 AM | #55 |
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Subbed. Great info, will be using to install B14's on my car.
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I used the BMW tool listed in the FSM - https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...struts/5H29GxL.
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Would this work as well? ECS lists it as working on all BMWs. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-autotech.../10012411~aut/
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gotcha, look like a tool that fits into a 10mm (guessing) socket? Is that how your was or was it an actual socket.
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Has anyone swapped out to the Meyle HD sway bar links? Think it would make any difference?
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OP's post mentions a DIY for rear sway bar install, but I don't see one posted yet. Probably because it's a huge PITA to install and was likely the most difficult DIY I've ever done. That being said, it's worth the effort! The car still understeers at the turning limit, but way less than before. |
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Im going to install the coilovers in the next few weeks. Is it possible to install the rear suspension and then drive to a shop with a lift so I can install the front? Or is that not a good idea?
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