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      12-11-2017, 09:53 AM   #18
minirips2
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Drives: 2010 128i 6M CR Slicktop
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Nice job on that tool, vtl. I'm having a local indy shop have a go at it, and he's been trying a few different methods, but not having success. The issue is that the front bushings need to be pulled out by the lip on them, which seems pretty flimsy. Come to think of it, the entire bushing is flimsy. My plan is to buy the admittedly expensive correct tool for the bushings, then sell it when I'm done. It's still way cheaper than having someone pull out the subframe. If I were going to do it over, I'd go with the split urethane bushings for ease of installation. Disconnecting the brake lines is not a big deal, though, because I have a pair of braided stainless hoses I want to get in there. Killing two birds with one stone, if you will....
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