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07-12-2022, 09:15 PM | #67 |
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Thank you. Do you recall what brand/ model retaining compound you used? My googling resulted in more options than I was expecting.
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This one can be used to augment a press fit, and I had it on hand. My other go to retainer is 638, but it is intended for sliding fits, so isn't really well suited for this application. |
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For the RTABs, did you use any sort of lube when pressing them in? My YouTube research shows people doing it both ways.
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08-27-2022, 12:43 AM | #70 |
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Sorry, another question. I’m in the process of installing the BW lower camber arm bearing and realized I have a problem, my bushing cups won’t allow me to press the bearing all the way in. The instructions say you can use a socket for this part. But I have no clue if they mean I can use a socket on the inner sleeve or something else. I’m worried about damaging the bearing if I put a socket on the inner sleeve. How did you press the bearings in to the gold sleeve?
Thanks, Houtan Never mind. I found the correct cup in my other kit!
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08-28-2022, 07:48 PM | #72 |
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Quick question on the RTABs. Did you try to mimic the position of the stock bushing or just center them in the hub/ subfram? Mine are offset slightly but the offset on the same side doesn’t match nor does it seem to match Left to right. With the lack of symmetry it seems I should just do my best to center them but I also have no clue what I’m doing!
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https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=24700024 As noted there, the offset is a tuning parameter. At very least, set them the same on both sides. |
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So I finished this I stall a couple of weeks ago. Everything feels great. Ran into a couple of things I wanted to share here. Nothing on the technical level like the op though. fe1rx, hopefully that’s ok but if not let me know and I will delete.
Install tips: 1. use some sand paper, I used 120 grit, to clean the hole after removing the bushing. I probably did what equals about ten full revolutions. Then I went over the hole with a smal red scotchbrite pad. Basically the surface was very clean when I was done. Then I cleaned the hole with some rubbing alcohol to remove any particles. 2. Use some sort of lube, not water based. I had some super lube laying around so that’s what I used. Very thin coat in the hole the bushing is going into and thin coat on the outside of the bushing. 3. Freeze the bushing overnight. I think one and two would have been enough but I did this anyway. When I tried to install the bushings that were frozen overnight without prepping the hole, they kept going in crooked. After the hole prep, they went in straight for the most part. 2. Factory trailing arm modification: I went with the BW bushings. When installing my factory rear trailing arms, I noticed the arm was touching the bearing boot. So I ended up shaving off a little of the arm so there is sufficient clearance.
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Seeing this pop up reminded about the tread on M3post about various hardware issues after going spherical.
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I also find it weird that, at least for e90 3 series, the camber arm ball joint is inserted into the knuckle more rearward than centered in the ear. Do you find that poly bushings in the subframe side of the camber swing arm add any harshness or noise? What about the monoballs in place of the rtabs? |
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