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Old October 15th 11, 11:54 PM posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Default Replacing E30 control arms and bushings

This is a job I need to do and I've read the Bentley manual as well as
looked up some things on line. Still I have a few questions for those
who have been through this before.

If I re-use the bushing brackets (lollipops) is a conventional
hydraulic shop press all that is needed to install the new bushings in
the brackets? I have such a press.

Now I've heard that getting the control arm nubs into the bushings is
a real pain but have not been able to find any information on how
people have done this. I know to use liquid soap or something else
that won't harm the rubber as a lubricant.

I know it is possible to buy bushings already mounted in brackets.
Can anyone suggest a good source for these in the U.S.?

Thanks,
Christopher
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