View Full Version : Bushing replacement on e36 M3, 1998


bmw15012
08-31-2007, 09:30 AM
Can a reasonable home mechanic do the control arm and/or trailing arm bushing replacement? End of the track season and broke, but wanted to put in some new urethane bushings before OFest

Bob

thejlevie
08-31-2007, 11:00 AM
Yes.

bmw15012
09-01-2007, 10:11 PM
OK, I heard you need a press for the control arm bushings, but maybe not ?

jmo69
09-03-2007, 11:45 AM
OK, I heard you need a press for the control arm bushings, but maybe not ?
Front control arm bushings are not that hard, check understeer.com for a DIY. The forums have a thread on the trailing arm bushings and you need puller/press thats about $500 according to one of the links. I did the LCAB's in an afternoon with a "press" I built out of some c-channel, angle iron and a bottle jack. I put in 2 piece urethanes from FPC Groton, firm but not harsh in the ride category.

bmw15012
09-04-2007, 05:04 PM
thanks for your help !!