RE: <E28> Bavarian Autosport control arm bushing tool

["Rodney Moore" <m6bigdog@xxxxxxxx>]

Joe,
I have replaced 3 sets of bushings with my tool and it is still working
fine.  It requires an 18 inch ratchet etc.  Not the easiest tool to use
because of the nut torque required.  Besides the torque difficulty, the
bushing wants to twist as it is pressed in and you will need to tighten the
threaded rod from both ends to keep the bushing going in straight.
Rod...


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Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 16:12:06 -0600
From: "Joe Gilmore" <jrgilmore@domain.elided>
Subject: <E28> Bavarian Autosport control arm bushing tool
Hi Everyone,
Has anybody used the upper control arm (thrust arm) bushing tool listed in
the Bavarian Autosport catalog (spring-summer 2000, page 15, $174.95) on
their E28?  Looks like a good idea so as not to have to pull the arm at the
wheel (hassle) and take it to someone with a press (more hassle), but is it
strong enough to do the job and not self-destruct?
Thanks for the help,
Joe Gilmore
1984 533i
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Rodney Moore
BMW CCA #86830
Golden Gate Chapter
m6bigdog@domain.elided

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