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Thread: What ever happened for the group buy on the subframe bushing removal tool?

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    Default What ever happened for the group buy on the subframe bushing removal tool?

    http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...frame+bushings

    The thread's about 6 months old. I'd like to do mine.

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    Default Maybe the tool isn't needed.

    erased due to slander

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    wow. thats what I saw going to ask in my next post.

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    there's some good writeups in the first link Martin.

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    Yes, great link.. maybe i've figured out what to do with my engine mounts! (fill them with ploly!)

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    Only thing about that writeup is, they say (or, maybe Bruno says) that it's not a good idea to lubricate that particular bushing going in.

    The jack being used to press it in is a good idea

    Don't you just wish you had a link setup instead, like the E38/E39?! (hehehe)

    best, whit

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    Why not make one yourself ? I used this info from a german site. It works absolutely great and fast. Two bushings in less than an hour...
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    Only somewhat related, but I installed Bruno's rear subframe bushings two weeks ago: I was pleased with the improved steering response - more so because that was not the result I had expected. A great bang for the buck - and all done well within 1/2 hour.
    With 90K miles on the car, I didn't think the bushings were gone; however, thanks to Bruno, the overall result is a tighter car with more linear response.
    BTW, as a random thought after reading above link on the urethane stiffening of subframe replacement bushings - is it worth a try to do it 'in situ' with the installed bushings: ie., drop the bottom plates and inject the goo into the bushing from the bottom ( make a cake decorator style injector with a poly bag taped to a pipe stub). Stick a set of the 'Bruno' shims on top and bolt up. Might work - and save a nasty job for a better day ...

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    Default just a drawing to make the apparatus in question..

    The measurments are not correct though and in cm´s. This drawing is for a E30 although they could be almost the same size.
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