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In Reply to: curious as to why control arms need to be replace posted by Q on February 11, 2001 at 09:38:36:
Q
91 735iL
For a typical complete front-end rebuild, the parts should be as follows:
strut inserts(commonly referred to as shocks) : $80 each for Boge OEM shocks - 2 required
thrust arms plus bushings : $130 each - 2 required
lower control arms : $90 each - 2 required
idler arm : $35 - 1 required
outer tie rods : $45 each - 2 required
centre tie rod : $65 each - 1 required
sway bar links : $25 each - 2 required
Total cost, excluding labour, should be around $700. It is not necessary to replace the complete struts just the strut inserts. Ask your mechanic to give you a list of the parts that he intends to replace and check it against this list.
Regards
Alex Lynch
I had the terrible rattling occurence that other people on this board mentioned - after hitting a bump in the road at high speed. The front enters some kind of resonance and only slowing down to 20/30 mph stops it...
Mechanics say: both struts plus some rods/bushings need replacement. It looks like new parts are $1200 a piece... so I though of looking for not so new! Bavarian doesn't have it. Any other places you might suggest ??
Thanks, Michael.
hello you can get cheap parts(original parts) and www.vinesbmw.com get there 1-800 number off of there site and they ship cod
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