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      12-13-2018, 04:39 PM   #23
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Great info, thanks everyone. I know that the 2-piece Whitelines that I was preparing to get installed are quite a bit easier to install than the M3 bushings. If I change my mind and go solid aluminum, should I assume they'll be even tougher than the M3 bushings to install? I'm just trying to get an idea of install costs. Thanks!
Cost should be about the same. Cost associated with this install is largely due to work dropping the subframe.
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Cost should be about the same. Cost associated with this install is largely due to work dropping the subframe.
I’m under the impression that the subframe doesn’t have to be fully dropped for the 2-piece poly bushings.
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      12-18-2018, 06:21 AM   #25
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I’m under the impression that the subframe doesn’t have to be fully dropped for the 2-piece poly bushings.
If you can get the stock bushings out with the subframe partially dropped, yes.
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The hardest is the get the stock bushings out, getting the new bushings in is easy in comparison, especially if you have 2 pieces bushings.
I can safely say, it was harder for me to get the stock bushings out than it was getting my alum bushings in.

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I’m under the impression that the subframe doesn’t have to be fully dropped for the 2-piece poly bushings.
If you have a bushing removal tool like the one hpa rents, you definitely do not have to fully drop the subframe. The bushings come out very easy with the tool. And yes the two piece poly bushings can go in without fully dropping the subframe as well.
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The hardest is the get the stock bushings out, getting the new bushings in is easy in comparison, especially if you have 2 pieces bushings.
I can safely say, it was harder for me to get the stock bushings out than it was getting my alum bushings in.
How do the aluminum bushings go in? Do they need to be pressed in with a tool or can they go in by hand with some grease?
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How do the aluminum bushings go in? Do they need to be pressed in with a tool or can they go in by hand with some grease?
For what it worth, here are Turner's installation instructions. These bushings are definitely an interference fit and need a good hard push/pull to get them in. They both install from below. Freezing them in dry ice might help, but then again maybe not if the end up stuck in place half installed. I installed them with the subframe in place but lowered with a standard threaded puller without any heating or freezing.

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Hum, i didn't use that spacer tool for the gape... Hope i didn't bend my subframe.
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Dumb question:

Are the E9x M3 rear subframe bushings the same size (exactly) as the OE bushings?

I would think so but had to ask - think I'm going to get them to replace my Whiteline RSFB inserts.
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