Front suspension maintenance during rod bearing replacement

wootloops · 03-05-2020, 01:07 PM

I have a 2008 E92 M3 with around 56,000 miles. I'm planning on having the rod bearings done in the next couple of weeks.

I already plan on having the motor mounts replaced during the rod bearing service.

What other front suspension items make sense to have replaced at this mileage while the front end is taken apart?

Mostly interested in items that are minimal additional labor during this job, but may be significantly harder/more expensive to do when the car is back together.

Thanks!

roastbeef · 03-05-2020, 02:19 PM

There isn't much up front that is harder to do with the subframe on the car. You're already doing motor mounts.

nrubenstein · 03-10-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

There isn't much up front that is harder to do with the subframe on the car. You're already doing motor mounts.

Yep. This.

Richbot · 03-11-2020, 10:42 AM

Nothing

Mr_Reeves · 03-24-2020, 07:02 AM

Maybe the front traction arm bushes? Although they're not difficult to do otherwise.

Denny347 · 03-25-2020, 07:57 PM

I might ask my guy to install the Swift springs I have for it while they are in there.

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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,726 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	There isn't much up front that is harder to do with the subframe on the car. You're already doing motor mounts. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I might ask my guy to install the Swift springs I have for it while they are in there.
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