RE: E36 325 Bushing upgrade.

[Roger Baker <rbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That sounds right. Use lots of lube (drying, like silicone) and press
them on with the assistance of a big deep socket to fit over the control
arm stud and a hammer. The bushing ID is rubber with metal sleeves, it
will expand and fit. 

Roger

bmw-digest wrote:
> 
> Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 14:37:43 -0700
> From: David <stanisd@domain.elided>
> Subject: E36 325 Bushing upgrade.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I have a 93 325is for which I am installing all new front control arms and
> m3 rear control arm bushings.
> So far it has been a learning experience.
> My question is this, I have received the new bushings and the hole in them
> is approximately 1/8 of an inch smaller than the control arm. I have called
> Bavarian and they told me I have the right part. But in talking to a friend
> he said there is no way the control is going to fit into those bushings
> without modification. Any info would be great
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> David

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