Re: E34 Front End Shimmy

[kohlbren-m-d@xxxxxxx]

"Eugene Hoe"<eugene@domain.elided> wrote:

> I have a friend who has an E34 with the front end shimmy problem and I
> had a similar problem with my E34 a few years back and resolved it by changing
> the front bushings to the 750i bushing. 
> 
> I tried digging up the info on which was the bushing part # to change
> to but can't seem to find it. Can anyone out there remind me again what
> is the bushing I need to change and if possible a part number for that
> bushing. I think it was from an E32 750i right?. Can't remember, so appreciate
> any advice on that.

Check out the best E34 source on the net:

http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/suspension/upper_arm.htm

At the very bottom is:

     BMW 750i bushings: 31 12 1 136 607

Good luck,
Mike Kohlbrenner
'92 535i

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