I'd be willing to come down one morning and we could do both of ours! I saw the list and its getting pretty long for the people renting it. Looks like its going to be on the west coast for awhile. Maybe we can get a couple other Touring guys and split the cost of the rental and we could all help and do them together!
If the tool is on the west coast perhaps it can pass through Denver on it's way east? Please let me know as I definitely need to take care of this on my wagon!
Where do I rent this wonder tool.
I'm in Northern New Jersey.
There is only ONE of these tools in all of the USA that is being made available for DIYers. It's made in England where tourings are more common. It costs about $550 to get it here to the US including the shipping. While not the original purchaser, Jase007 is the current owner of the tool who is making it available for rent. More info in this thread:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...741511&page=11
Recommend reading the thread backwards (It's REAL long).
Last edited by kbsilver; 04-27-2009 at 07:09 AM.
Howdy all!
I have a 2003 530i Touring in Australia that has done some significant mileage for it's age. It's done 130,000 miles now, and I am wondering what the symptoms are if these bushes are worn. Or should I just get them replaced regardless?
Thanks all!
Lawrance
Bad subframe bushings have many symptoms. The most evident symptom that starts the quest for most to find out what is wrong is a harsh ride from the rear suspension, especially when both wheels go over the same road imperfection such as a raised section of pavement. Other symptoms include a quivering feeling when going over bumps, rear suspension hop on turns and bumps. You also may hear a banging from floor of the car when going over severe bumps (this is the subframe hitting the floor pan).
As these usually start failing around 60K miles, yours are likely way past done.
Last edited by kbsilver; 04-27-2009 at 07:10 AM.
Thanks for the reply. Hmm... I think it wouldn't hurt to get the bushes replaced. Trouble is, I need that special tool, and I'm in Australia.
I got to find someone who has this tool Down Under....
Just for additional information. The tool (and bushings) are SPECIFIC to the touring, the ones for the sedan will not work.
I have a 140k miles 528 sedan on which I plan to overhaul the suspension. I've had this car for nearly 10yrs and plan to keep it for RE. Any info on rear subframe bushings DIY for the sedan? I'd rather do this now than later as even on the I6 I'm pretty sure the rear subframes bushings are not lifetime
1999 540it - Schwartz II/Sand Beige, style 5 rims, Conti DWS 235/45 tires, Billy HD/Sports, Stoptech S/S BL, F1 Pinacle 35% tint, Zionsville Cooling kit
1998 318ti Cali Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 23
1997 318ti Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 68 ,
1995 318ti Active - Alpineweib III/Schwartz, squared style 32
1994 325i - Bostongrau/Tan, Billy Sports, H&R springs
1991 318ic - Schwarz/Anthratz Stoff, Bilstien HD, Z4 3.0 SS, Magnaflow, S/S Stress bar, x-brace, M20 FW, Elipsoid/HID, K&N
BMWCCA# 160411
1995 318ti Sport Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz - Sold
1985 635CSI - Schwartz\Sand - Sold
1984 533i "Max" - Schwarz/Schwarz, - Sold
1984 318i - Champagne/Tan, Stock - Sold
Have not heard of anyone needed to replace the bushings in a sedan. In the touring they are an integral part of the suspension, in the sedan they are not. For the touring you can jackup the rear suspension by the diff, and remove the bushing mounting cup to inspect the bushing.
Excellent DIY. Trying to buy an e39 540it currently. Would this be a disqualifying repair if I had to take a newly purchased touring to the shop to have this repair done.
Not sure what you're asking. Disqualifying from the point of an extended warrenty basis?
1999 540it - Schwartz II/Sand Beige, style 5 rims, Conti DWS 235/45 tires, Billy HD/Sports, Stoptech S/S BL, F1 Pinacle 35% tint, Zionsville Cooling kit
1998 318ti Cali Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 23
1997 318ti Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 68 ,
1995 318ti Active - Alpineweib III/Schwartz, squared style 32
1994 325i - Bostongrau/Tan, Billy Sports, H&R springs
1991 318ic - Schwarz/Anthratz Stoff, Bilstien HD, Z4 3.0 SS, Magnaflow, S/S Stress bar, x-brace, M20 FW, Elipsoid/HID, K&N
BMWCCA# 160411
1995 318ti Sport Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz - Sold
1985 635CSI - Schwartz\Sand - Sold
1984 533i "Max" - Schwarz/Schwarz, - Sold
1984 318i - Champagne/Tan, Stock - Sold
Disqualifying from ultimate coolness one can gain by DIYing it?
Ah, yes, this is a cool and easy DIY. You'd be disqualified...
1999 540it - Schwartz II/Sand Beige, style 5 rims, Conti DWS 235/45 tires, Billy HD/Sports, Stoptech S/S BL, F1 Pinacle 35% tint, Zionsville Cooling kit
1998 318ti Cali Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 23
1997 318ti Sport - Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz, staggered style 68 ,
1995 318ti Active - Alpineweib III/Schwartz, squared style 32
1994 325i - Bostongrau/Tan, Billy Sports, H&R springs
1991 318ic - Schwarz/Anthratz Stoff, Bilstien HD, Z4 3.0 SS, Magnaflow, S/S Stress bar, x-brace, M20 FW, Elipsoid/HID, K&N
BMWCCA# 160411
1995 318ti Sport Schwartz II/Schwartz Anthratz - Sold
1985 635CSI - Schwartz\Sand - Sold
1984 533i "Max" - Schwarz/Schwarz, - Sold
1984 318i - Champagne/Tan, Stock - Sold
I am new to forum but have read all the touring subframe bushing posts. I am in need of that repair and hopefully Jase007 will reply and I can arrange the specific tool for the job. I also have the "SELFLEVEL SUSP INACT" light on intermittently and wondering if both of these fixes are wisely done together? What are my problem options based on that code?
Virginia 2002 540it, 80k miles...
thanks,
Other than possibly removal of the tires, believe there really is nothing common about replacing the subframe bushings and fixing the leveling system. Most common leveling system problems are caused by an air leak, an air spring leak, a problem with the pump (is underneath the spare tire) or one of the level sensors is broken (which often will happen if you had rear suspnstion work done and the sensor was not disconnected before the work started).
Does the car seem to sag overnight on one side then try to level out after the car is started? If so that's a leak or leaking air spring.
Send me a PM or hit me up on the thread Kbsilver posted above if you are interested in renting the tool.
Don't want to mess up BlackBMWs DIY thread (which is a good one).
Thanks.
I hope this gets to jase007. We're in Marblehead MA, restoring a 525i '93. Bushings are GONE, please put me on the rental list if the car and our location qualify. elizabee3@earthlink.net
is there Polyurethane Subframe bushings for the e39 Sedan?
Folks
I bought Franklin tool for Sedan in 350$ . It is a beauty tool
I plan replace subframe bushing on nearest weekends . If somebody needs it i can sell it after job is done
Last edited by champaign777; 07-31-2009 at 12:55 AM.
to prevent future questions
its new from manufacture with instruction
no I am not selling it now , probably in couple of weeks
Last edited by champaign777; 08-02-2009 at 01:10 AM.
its done
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1215641
tool is for sell 300$, delivery is my - i really enjoined working with it
If will not sell soon will consider rent as option ...
Last edited by champaign777; 08-04-2009 at 02:01 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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