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Thread: Anyone replace sway bar bushings?

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    Default Anyone replace sway bar bushings?

    Anyone ever replace their sway bar bushings? Would that help tighten up the suspension a bit?
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    if they are loose it will. Put it on ramps and push straight up and down to feel play in the ends.

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    Anyone ever replace their sway bar bushings? Would that help tighten up the suspension a bit?
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    I would take the bush out instead and see if it crumples and breaks

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    I just may replace the bushings, starting with the front, just because. Does not look difficult. I assume Bentley has a procedure that works. Thanks

    BTW, sway bar links frant/rear have been replaced.
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    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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    I took the sway bar off recently to count it out of my clunk search! It was very very easy, 4 nuts to remove for the bushes and the two bottom nuts on the end links seemed easiest. You need to have the car on the gorund or on ramps though as jacking one side will cause problems!!!!
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    Tech works fornat and rear?
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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    maybe you can get upgraded urethane items from a place like powerflex

    Quote Originally Posted by Russell View Post
    I just may replace the bushings, starting with the front, just because. Does not look difficult. I assume Bentley has a procedure that works. Thanks

    BTW, sway bar links frant/rear have been replaced.

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