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Re: 535i newbie - 750i thrust arm bushings? (archive)
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Posted by Bruno on November 12, 2000 at 21:26:03:

In Reply to: 535i newbie - 750i thrust arm bushings? posted by ted on November 12, 2000 at 19:05:54:

We use 750i bushings when the thrust arm bushings are bad (the 50-70mph shimmy). No need to change them if your car doesn't have the shimmy or if you don't hear any "clunk noises" (bad ball joints).
The 750i bushings is more durable than the standard E34 one. You can buy it from lot's of different places, but I think the cheapest is Eurasian.

Check my website for more info about bushings.

'89 535i no more clunk noises.


I just bout a 535i and I love it. I'm only now getting into all the technical issues specific to this model. I keep reading about people putting 750il thrust arm bushings on their 535i. I assume this is a good thing, but can anyone tell me why? Alsol, are they talking about the upper control arm bushing, because I can't find thrust arm bushings in the couple catalogs I have here in front of me?
Also, if I do the thrust arm bushing thing, what else should I consider ugrading, in the area of bushings and bars, while I'm at it. Is this a do it yourself kinda project? I do have some experience/ability as a mechanic (20 years ago at a Volve Shop!).




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