G05 BMW X5 Tension Strut Replacement

[@rpons541]

Wow, the process is almost identical to the F30-about 90% similar. I'm currently debating between getting a used G05 X5 or a Maserati Levante. It's great to see someone DIYing on the G05! Do you like the car? any regrets?

[@pandabmw]

I had the opportunity to spec this X5 so it fits our needs like a glove. The family appreciates the modern amenities, fit and finish, ample power and smooth delivery through the drive train. I do feel that the vehicle leans quite a lot even with the air suspension in comfort mode, that being said, as soon as I push the sport button this issue is completely eliminated. It has been a solid car thus far, the only regret I have is not ordering it with the cruise control distance control feature.

[@Chris-tf2xh]

Just for reference purposes, my 2020 X5 has the same issue. Only 50k miles too. Dealer just quoted me $3400(8/21/24). Obviously I did not approve the repair. Disappointed in this car for years now. Have had so many BMW's since 1994 and I never seen so many issues as I have on this car. It's mind boggling. My X5 has the air suspension and it has been making a loud creaking sound since new. I guess the lower suspension arms need to be greased. But every time I take the car for service they say they can't reproduce the sound. Yet it does it every day for 4 years. And if you google it, it's so common yet the dealer couldn't reproduce the sound. But it went in squeaking and came out squeaking on 5 different occasions while at the dealer. Also, the AC went out under warranty too. Took 3+ weeks to fix it. Apparently its a $5k job, good thing it happened under warranty.

[@pandabmw]

I feel your pain, I have never been so nervous with car ownership. I am presently dealing with the AC system leaking and of course it happened off warranty! Here's something I learned about squeeks, if you take AT-205 and dilute it with water 50/50, then spray it on suspension bushings, it gets rid of those noises for a little while until the bushings dries up and it starts to squeek again. Good luck!

[@TheRafage]

Sur toutes les BMW, il faut changer les tirants de chasse particulièrement sur x5 et x6, moi j'ai changé sur f10 il y 2 mois.

[@pandabmw]

@@TheRafage Je pense qu'avec les véhicules de plus en plus lourds de nos jours, les pièces de suspension s'usent plus rapidement. C'est du moins ma théorie !

[@TheRafage]

@@pandabmw Oui vrai, j'ai changé les 2 sur f10, chez BMW c'est ce qu'il disait sur x5 et x6 c'est changement car ils prennent vite du jeu, la pièce en elle-même n'est pas coûteuse donc c'est bien que tu changes ça toi même.