BMW E46 & Z4 Powerflex Polyurethane Lower Control Arm Bushing Tutorial

[@craigm.9070]

Thank you for your time on this one! Rubber, even high durometer, doesn't last forever; a predictable, firm suspension/steering setup inspires confidence while driving. Predictable is what my dad always used to say is a key to driving confidence and comfort.

[@EMFT]

Paul your attention to details “the little things “ is consistent in all your videos and separates great tutorials from good tutorial videos. Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Appreciate it

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks to​ @Racecars N'at for letting me now the the "heat shield is called a subframe reinforcement plate and the 8 mounting bolts should be TTY ( Torqued to yield ) 59Nm + 90 deg

[@aDaWaN]

Yeah these bushings can make a huge difference. On my Lexus IS200 the control arm bushings fixed a massive brake judder too. Thanks for the detailed video, great education and entertainment :)

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

paul you are making good videos.

[@Jibs-HappyDesigns-990]

slick little vid Paul. seeing U'r a BMW enthusiast, I know any shimmying is a big deal with U. it's super helpful to see some kit's out there, that will knock the job out! thanks 4 the info & tips!

[@jessebrown1400]

I had bad LCA bushings on my Grand Vitara, I wish I was as savy then as now. The bushings were GM style I could've tracked down some replacements, Regretfully I swapped control arms. Later I lifted the vehicle and became very interested in adjustable lower control arms to fix camber in a manner superior to camber plates and spherical bearings. Since no adjustable LCA's were available I was going to weld-in a threaded tube adapter and go with HD heims. Good Video Paul, this will probably help a lot of ppl because those are bushings like to rot out and compromise a vehicle fairly dramatically.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Thanks forbyour response.

[@the2120company]

Im glad , that your operation"rubber and metal "ended with success

[@nathanielperry6910]

Awesome! Thank you very much ! Video was very nicely done! I want to try this on my E38 front and rear.

[@yumpizzaness]

My preference for street use is the Rogue Engineering bushings and for track use the Turner monoballs. These look good too

[@Desertduleler_88]

Great viewing, very neat installation.

[@musclefactory9181]

Amazing video thank you for explaining precisely

[@danielweinbaum]

ANOTHER GEM !

[@priemra]

Great video

[@INNO222]

Would this also apply to a 2001 E39? Great clip.

[@GearBoxVideo]

The techniques involved can apply to any bushing installation. Just some tips like grinding the bushing flat before pressing it out. If your e39 has the same setup, then yes. I'm not a power flex dealer. So, I do not know if they carry bushings for that car. You would have to contact them

[@INNO222]

@@GearBoxVideo I thank you!

[@shoominati23]

Hey Paul, are you able to do a video telling us about the RIchmond transmissions you were involved with like the IR5 , TKO700 or whatever it was called?

[@GearBoxVideo]

I wasnt involved with these transmissions at all. I do not plan on doing any videos on these.

[@s2_eleven551]

Paul, can you do a video on the TKX for us please? Love your videos.

[@GearBoxVideo]

I just dont have money to biy a TKX to do a video. When one comes in I will do one

[@s2_eleven551]

@@GearBoxVideo appreciate you Paul. I’ve been binge watching your old T5 and TKO rebuilds and tear downs. Your knowledge is gold.

[@racecarsnat9231]

Just a note here... That "heat shield" is a subframe/LCA reinforcement and its 8 mounting bolts are single-use TTY. 59Nm + 90 deg.

[@GearBoxVideo]

Good to know. Could not find in the BMW TIS the specs on the heat shield/ reinforcement plate

[@racecarsnat9231]

@@GearBoxVideo FCP Euro notes it in the description. The Bentley manual says 59 Nm +90 deg + an additional 30 deg. They also call out the bushing bracket bolts as single use. 59 Nm again, but no angle.

[@GearBoxVideo]

​@@racecarsnat9231 Thanks. I pinned your info in my top comment.

[@joao87961]

Hi great vídeo mate, I have mount new arms and and meyle hd buchings ,4 new tires and i have traimline It’s possible the cause be this bushings ? thank you

[@joao87961]

Forgot to mention i have 18’’ wheels

[@GearBoxVideo]

Did you get is aligned?

[@Sir-Kay]

Thanks for the effort now, how about the ride quality? I've heard about jolting & super stiff uncomfortable rides due to lack of shock absorption with these things, are these claims true?

[@GearBoxVideo]

There is no difference in ride quality. These bushings stabilize the control arms a bit firmer. So you may feel the road more thru your steering wheel. So roads that have rough pavement transmit that roughness thru the wheel. It is really not noticable on the street. I have the M sport suspension so its pretty stiff as is.

[@Sir-Kay]

@@GearBoxVideo What was your reason for buying this over the regular arm bushing say from Meyle HD or Lemforder, any detailed reason?

[@GearBoxVideo]

Im sure the stock bushings from Meyle and Lemforder are fine. Since my factory bushings failed I wanted to try something non rubber.

[@Sir-Kay]

@@GearBoxVideo Exactly what I'm going to do.

[@gherosh]

Good tips! 👍

[@danieldumitrucehan5051]

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[@g.g4816]

Greate video.

[@anmadmartin2357]

Goodnight I'm in Jamaica how can I order that bushing I need it right now

[@GearBoxVideo]

Links are in video description

[@markgonzalez173]

Where are you located? I would like to get a transmission serviced by you. Thank you

[@GearBoxVideo]

All my info is in the video description. I am not doing any rebuilds or transmission repair right now.

[@deplorabledave1048]

Just dont use Powerflex YELLOW color for your FCABS. They are TOO SOFT and wear out in 10K miles. I use their Yellows for my sub frame bushings. They last 40-50K and then need to be replaced. I would use NGK for my FCABS. Only I loved going back to OEM stock FCABS. TOO MUCH NVH for me with poly up front. My RTABS are a hard 95a durometer NGK brand. NGK last forever.

[@GearBoxVideo]

I like the way the car feels with the black powerflex

[@RobertKohut]

Whew, you must be 'bushed'.... 🙂