full suspension overhaul

[F4Phantom]

I've replaced all the suspension, sway and steering components on my front end. Turns out they were all the original parts, except maybe the upper thrust arms. After 16 years and 238,000 miles, it was time. What a difference. Amazingly the original shocks and springs are still performing.

I bought all the parts and had all the work done by a mechanic I really trust. Without a lift at my disposal, it seemed the right way to go.

yeah i recon a mechanic will do a better and faster job than I and make any mistakes.

[liquidtiger720]

Must cost a bundle to have a mechanic put all that in?


Consider doing it yourself....you're already spending a good ~$1500 on parts.

[uscharalph]

Must cost a bundle to have a mechanic put all that in?


Consider doing it yourself....you're already spending a good ~$1500 on parts.

I bought Lemfoerder and it wasn't even close to $1500.00. As a matter of fact (I'll have to add it all up), parts and labor was less than $1500.00.

[johngreenedc]

2 years ago I replaced the lower control arms (Lemforder with 750 bushing from BMA auto parts), sway bar links and installed new shocks, Bilstein Touring (about 10-15% stiffer than original). Bought parts and had mechanic install for about 1200 total. The car handled better than new at 124,000 miles. Now at 144K and still handles great. I look at the work as maintenence with a slight upgrade. My car is a 1992 525i (manual, M50).