Trailing Arm Bushings - Need replacement... advice and experiences needed

cbformula · Mon, Oct-27-2008, 04:44:16 AM

Well Ive hit the 90,000mi mark now. Upon recent visit to the dealership they said my rear Trailing Arm Bushings needs replacement soon and it isnt covered under my bmw extended warranty as its a wear and tear item. They quoted me about $600 with labor.

So my questions are:

I think Im going to get Powerflex aftermarket replacements due to good responses here.

Do I need to change both front and back or just changing the back is ok?

Can any auto shop replace them and probably charge me less? What would be a decent rate?

Any advice/experiences on fixing this part is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

~Matt

**Obioban** · Mon, Oct-27-2008, 01:27:21 PM

PF would be a good choice imo. You only need the rears. Any shop with a good assortment of puller tools should be able to do it, but I'd take it to a BMW indy if at all possible. Whoever does it, make absolutely certain that they lube up all sides of it with COPER antiseize

Mon, Oct-27-2008, 04:44:16 AM	#1
cbformula Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 673 Reputation: 0	Trailing Arm Bushings - Need replacement... advice and experiences needed Well Ive hit the 90,000mi mark now. Upon recent visit to the dealership they said my rear Trailing Arm Bushings needs replacement soon and it isnt covered under my bmw extended warranty as its a wear and tear item. They quoted me about $600 with labor. So my questions are: I think Im going to get Powerflex aftermarket replacements due to good responses here. Do I need to change both front and back or just changing the back is ok? Can any auto shop replace them and probably charge me less? What would be a decent rate? Any advice/experiences on fixing this part is greatly appreciated! Thanks! ~Matt __________________ 2004 Estoril Blue M3 Delivery--9/25/04 Last edited by cbformula; Mon, Oct-27-2008 at 04:56:39 AM.

Mon, Oct-27-2008, 01:27:21 PM	#2
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,458 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	PF would be a good choice imo. You only need the rears. Any shop with a good assortment of puller tools should be able to do it, but I'd take it to a BMW indy if at all possible. Whoever does it, make absolutely certain that they lube up all sides of it with COPER antiseize __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool

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