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derbo
03-08-2013, 11:12 AM
Anyone know where to rent this tool? Or remotely cheaper than $300? Those subframe bushings are killing me right now


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Dave1027
03-08-2013, 12:57 PM
What are the bushings doing? Aren't those solid rubber? How can they go bad in 10 years?
BimmerWill
03-08-2013, 01:25 PM
They go bad. Its not uncommon. Especially a problem on e36. Its not as bad on our generation but still occurs.

I have a tool that dad made but it needs some tweaking in order to be used again. I need to get a new bolt long enough and strong enough to handle an air wrench. Only way you'll get the old ones after they've seated.

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Vas
03-08-2013, 03:46 PM
Burn them out.
derbo
03-08-2013, 04:23 PM
Burn them out.

But i still need a tool to put them back in. Though this sounds fun :)



I'm actually replacing the bushings on the M3 subframe.. :whistles
Vas
03-08-2013, 04:37 PM
Putting them back in use something with the same outer diameter and beat them in.
Lespaulman16
03-08-2013, 11:06 PM
If no access to another car:
Buy a subframe off of eBay (less then $100 shipped)
Have shop press new bushings in
Sale old subframe on eBay for same price.

It you have access to a second car, then remove your subframe and take it to have them pressed.

Doing it on the car is a bear, especially without the tool.




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Tnhl1989
03-08-2013, 11:18 PM
Good thing I have another car in the back :p
BimmerWill
03-09-2013, 07:16 AM
Or you could go with upgraded urethane bushings. Was still a little difficult to get each side seated in but was still much easier than to replace the stock ones.

Powerflex is what I went with when I did mine.

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derbo
03-09-2013, 05:56 PM
The subframe is an m3 subframe. My car is running :). I found a shop locally to do it for me :)

Thanks guys for the suggestions.


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Vas
03-09-2013, 07:25 PM
Running with the new LSD rear ?
BimmerWill
03-09-2013, 08:36 PM
Great glad you got it settled then...now do something sideways... :sly: ... :D

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derbo
03-10-2013, 11:15 AM
Running with the new LSD rear ?

Not yet. The Subframe business is going to be handled next week and then next week is install for the rest of the parts. :eeps
BimmerWill
03-10-2013, 12:12 PM
Not yet. The Subframe business is going to be handled next week and then next week is install for the rest of the parts. :eeps

Best of luck. Keep us updated.

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Dave1027
03-11-2013, 01:17 PM
The subframe is an m3 subframe. My car is running :). I found a shop locally to do it for me :)
How much are they charging for a subframe bushing replacement?
derbo
03-13-2013, 12:33 AM
How much are they charging for a subframe bushing replacement?

114/hr


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