To those that repaired their subframes themselves, did you replace the bushings?

ClutchKickChris · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 12:05:39 AM

After spotting a hairline crack on the passenger side front I've decided to install the TMS reinforcement kit. I will be using epoxy and am confident it will work great.

I'm debating on whether or not to replace the subframe bushings as well while I'm in there... The car is an 05 with 46k on it. Did anybody else do this? How did they look?

daytonaviolet · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 12:14:31 AM

if your down there already.. might as well change them out.

grayscale///M3 · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:04:43 AM

I did replace the bushings, once you take that pain in the ass subframe out you will not want to have to again so replace everything you can while you can. You may want to look at doing the front diff bushing also.

On a side note at the very least you should weld the cracks before you epoxy the reinforcements in.

yaja23 · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:17:02 AM

Had mine replaced. Mine were in good condition, but as Fern said, might as well have them replaced.

SUMOM3 · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:38:30 AM

I decided to get the PF yellow bushings for carrier and change out front diff bushing as stated

sly1types · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:38:52 AM

Yes replace them. 2 of mine were pretty worn, I also replaced the diff bushing and do your RTABS

ALwAyS4SaLe · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:19:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sly1types

Yes replace them. 2 of mine were pretty worn, I also replaced the diff bushing and do your RTABS

Which diff bushings did you go with, the solid TMS ones?

ClutchKickChris · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:36:40 AM

Ok I'm doing all 4 subframe bushings, RTAB's and diff bushing. It's gonna be a PITA pressing the new OEM bushings in! I've had bad experience with poly subframe bushings on my E36 before.

Unless its a straight track car OEM FTW!

tonggi · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:45:51 AM

dont do powerflex. they have issues with the washers.

I would get the AKG brand.

hogger453 · Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:51:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClutchKickChris

Ok I'm doing all 4 subframe bushings, RTAB's and diff bushing. It's gonna be a PITA pressing the new OEM bushings in! I've had bad experience with poly subframe bushings on my E36 before.

Unless its a straight track car OEM FTW!

I have the tool to replace the bushings. PM for a rental quote.

Here is the link http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ht=diff&page=2

tool in action. Makes life a breeze.

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 12:05:39 AM	#1
ClutchKickChris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 0 Location: Tampa	To those that repaired their subframes themselves, did you replace the bushings? After spotting a hairline crack on the passenger side front I've decided to install the TMS reinforcement kit. I will be using epoxy and am confident it will work great. I'm debating on whether or not to replace the subframe bushings as well while I'm in there... The car is an 05 with 46k on it. Did anybody else do this? How did they look? __________________ 05 M3 ZCP

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 12:14:31 AM	#2
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,020 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	if your down there already.. might as well change them out. __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:17:02 AM	#4
yaja23 M Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,376 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	Had mine replaced. Mine were in good condition, but as Fern said, might as well have them replaced. __________________ Orion V2 Angel Eyes, OEM LED TailLights, Valentine1 Hardwired, OEM ZCP Rims, Turner Subframe Reinforcement Kit, Vorsteiner Double Sided CF Bootlid

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:38:30 AM	#5
SUMOM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 460 Reputation: 0	I decided to get the PF yellow bushings for carrier and change out front diff bushing as stated __________________ Performance: AA Ecu tuning ~ AA GenIV Exhuast ~ Rouge Sec I Piping ~ AA Short Shifter ~ Ebay Headers ~ AA Gen3 Stage2 SC~Snow Performance Methenol Injection ~ Dyno Tune progressive Nitrous ~ BMW Motorsports 4.10 diff. ~ BAV Auto Coils ~ HPF Upgraded fuel pump~ few more I cant remember right now Suspension: TCK S/A Coilovers 500/600 ~ TCK Camber kit ~ Powerflex RTAB ~ Rear Subframe Reinforcment (HPF)~ Rear subframe poly bushings Interior/Exterior: CSL Front Bumper w/ 1 pc race lip~ Vorstiener Vented Double cf hood~Depo Corners ~ Painted front reflectors ~ Recaro SRD ~ EAS CF Interior ~ CF Diffuser ~ LM Reps~ TMS Studs with Blox lugs Stereo: Aluma Pro 2-ways F/R ~ Arc Audio 12' sub ~ Arc Audio Amps ~ Custom rear setup ~ Alpine Deck w/ touch screen ~ Alpine Ipod interface ~ Alpine Sirius Interface Soon to come: Im Broke dammit!

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:38:52 AM	#6
sly1types Bugs explode at 160MPH Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,122 Reputation: 0 Location: missouri	Yes replace them. 2 of mine were pretty worn, I also replaced the diff bushing and do your RTABS __________________ 305RWHP ///M My car idles at 90mph...

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 02:04:43 AM	#3
grayscale///M3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 93 Reputation: 0 Location: Kansas City	I did replace the bushings, once you take that pain in the ass subframe out you will not want to have to again so replace everything you can while you can. You may want to look at doing the front diff bushing also. On a side note at the very least you should weld the cracks before you epoxy the reinforcements in.

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:36:40 AM	#8
ClutchKickChris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 0 Location: Tampa	Ok I'm doing all 4 subframe bushings, RTAB's and diff bushing. It's gonna be a PITA pressing the new OEM bushings in! I've had bad experience with poly subframe bushings on my E36 before. Unless its a straight track car OEM FTW! __________________ 05 M3 ZCP

Wed, Aug-18-2010, 03:45:51 AM	#9
tonggi Tonggi Tuning, LLC Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15,098 Reputation: 0 Location: skankville, NJ	dont do powerflex. they have issues with the washers. I would get the AKG brand. __________________ TiTS Racing in association with MMFN Racing and AYO STFU Want to buy your High Mileage Car!

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