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View Poll Results: Changing The Thrust Arm

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Thread: Thrust Arm

  1. #1
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    Default Thrust Arm

    Change the bushing on the thrust arm or change the thrust arm and bushing on a 1993 BMW 525i with 120k miles???

  2. #2
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    chances are the balljoint end is worn also.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    John F. Kennedy

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    I have replaced or witnessed being replaced the thrust arm bushings on an e34 and an e28 (on which this part is very similar) twice, on neither car was the ball joint in need of replacement. So based on my experience, i would either (if you have the time) take the arm off of the car and inspect it to see what needs replacement and then order what i need or just order the bushing.
    Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
    southwest WA

  4. #4
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    The car is 12 years old with 200,000kms. The whole arm needs to be replaced at this stage.

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    are there any recommended site that have great prices and products for the thrust arm with the 750i bushing pressed???

    thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMW4LIFE
    are there any recommended site that have great prices and products for the thrust arm with the 750i bushing pressed???

    thanks
    BMA

    Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA

  7. #7
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    Default ...and the rest!

    if that's gone, as already stated, it would be wise to change the lot: wishbones top and bottom, ARB links and tie rods.....you'll only need to do them shortly after the thrust arm anyway as that's probably the first to go.

    if you're going to do the whole lot together, just remove the whole corner assembly in a oner (wishbones and links bolted onto the strut baseplate and strut bolted on top)- don't waste effort trying to dismantle all the components with the strut assembly still attached to the car

    tonypope

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