When should change the control arm bushings?

[BMWSILVER]

When is the time to change the control arm bushings?

It is true that changing to aftermarket bushings will improve the car handling but may have vibration and noisy?

Should I install OEM or Heavy Duty or PowerFlex bushings?

Anyone has installed above bushings please comments

Thanks

 

[Terry]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

changed mine once at 30 000km and once at 70 000km..used back OEM stuff...

 

[BMWSILVER]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Hi ! Terry.

Thanks for your reply

Anyone installed Heavy Duty or PowerFlex bushings can share their experience?

 

[phil]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

I think Nolathene is the best option, OEM ones are crap

In my humble opinion, i dont think Nolathene bushes gives you a harder ride, but it does stiffen up the handling. But you must change EVERY bush in the front end. Swaybar, control arms etc

 

[Rastaman]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Hi, i changed mine when car abt 3 yrs old, they shouldn't be noisy and have vibrations. Infact it should be the same as stock but diff is that it's a harder material and makes the car feel 'tight' when driving as there is no play between the connections. Im using powerflex and considering now to change all the bushings in e other areas to powerflex as well incldg subframe etc. Gonna be a big job tho !!

Verdict - buy them ! coz yr stock bushing anyway will wear out eventually in abt 3 yrs depending.

 

[TripleM]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

When is the time to change the control arm bushings?

It is true that changing to aftermarket bushings will improve the car handling but may have vibration and noisy?

Should I install OEM or Heavy Duty or PowerFlex bushings?

Anyone has installed above bushings please comments

Thanks

For u, just u only...stay with stock

For Rastaman, he needs heavy duty one.

I m using Ground Control...squeaky at first but went away afte a while and it's so tight.

 

[BMWSILVER]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Hi ! Rastaman.

Thanks

 

[BMWSILVER]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Hi ! Jack.

Thanks !

 

[Ahbengdriver]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

what is control arm bushings?

 

[centurion]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

the rubber shit they put between the metal so that your ass dont feel so bad and suspension don't clunk every time the metal move.

 

[TripleM]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

RealOEM.COM   BMW E46 M3 FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE

It's item no.7

 

[totoseow]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

they r not cheap them bushings...i think mine needs to change..can hear a bit of clunkingn creaking....

 

[phil]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

I am sure they are reasonably cheap in Aus, I will check next week

 

[totoseow]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

rod trims bushes for free..

 

[TripleM]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Bushings are cheap but for brand cars like Maser aint..hur hur..

 

[VenomX2]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

RealOEM.COM pardon me? BMW E46 M3 FRONT AXLE SUPPORT/WISHBONE

It's item no.7

had the Heavy Duty ones put in (part 6,7) as workshop mechanic said that they were worn out and had too much movement. Not sure if this affects comfort or last longer as it is firmer?

 

[BMWSILVER]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Any noise created after installing the Heavy Duty bushings?
I don't mind firmer but I hate noise

I had problem with my Anti-Roll Bar and had it greased many time but still have noise

 

[phil]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

you want performance, then live with noise

you want no noise and no performance, buy OEM

 

[SHAMELESS]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

When is the time to change the control arm bushings?

It is true that changing to aftermarket bushings will improve the car handling but may have vibration and noisy?

Should I install OEM or Heavy Duty or PowerFlex bushings?

Anyone has installed above bushings please comments

Thanks

bro....heavy duty bushings for yr control arm like powerflex....good shit....go for it...!

 

[BMWSILVER]

Re: When should change the control arm bushings?

Will do it during the next servicing

When if your new car coming?

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