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Re: tail wag (archive)
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Posted by Pat H. on May 30, 2001 at 13:49:32:

In Reply to: Suspension, Wheels, Tires posted by robert on May 27, 2001 at 18:47:45:

Are you certain it's the trailing arm bushings alone? I replaced my lateral links (aka "dogbones") and reduced the tail wag considerably. I may need new trailing rm bushings to eliminate it entirely, but the dog bones are easily changed and aren't expensive at all at $27.00 or so each.

Pat Hines
'87 535is

Bad:

I feel now, with the spring/shock/tire upgrade that the factory swaybars are insufficient for the greater loads being generated upon them. Also, I now MUST replace the trailing arm bushings, as what was a mildly annoying rear suspension "crawl" on the highway has become a bothersome wag; particularly on the rain grooves prevalent on these Florida highways. The subframe bushings are new, so I can rule those out.

In general I am pleased with the new setup. As Raj said, these wheels look not only at home, but downright KILLER on the E28. Originally I was concerned with the weight penalty, but notice no adverse acceleration characteristics. I will try to post some pictures soon.

James
enbuy suspen


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