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08-22-2017, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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Sway bar install questions
I have a 2013 528i that I have purchased the upgraded sway bar kit from ECS Tuning ( M5 front and 650i rear). Will install these in a few days. Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the front and rear sway bar bushings ? and also for the end links ?
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08-23-2017, 07:27 AM | #2 | |
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08-24-2017, 04:02 PM | #4 |
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Why get M5 sway bar When H&R offers TRUE upgrade? In any case, your front link bottom joint will point upward because M5 sway bar ends are at different angle. I discovered that problem long ago, but did not have any adverse affect in short term. You need to search a thread. If you have not bought M5 sway bar, I suggest H&R sways, it is cheaper and better.
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08-25-2017, 09:12 AM | #5 |
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I understand what you are saying about H and R. However, I am still under factory warranty and need to preserve a "stock" look in case I have other issues and they ( BMW stealer) puts it up on the rack.
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08-27-2017, 07:25 PM | #6 |
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There is zero concern the dealer is going to say or do anything over sway bars. Go with the H&R
Besides you are protected under the Wagnuson-Moss warranty act, same as every one else. |
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Sways shouldn't cause a problem, but the black BMW package does fly under the radar. |
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09-03-2017, 06:02 PM | #9 |
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Completed the mod a few days ago. My thanks to Surly73 for the torque numbers. Install went fairly easy. I torqued the front bushings at 100 ft lbs and the end links at 48 ft lbs. On the rear I did a "reverse ' torque removal and estimated the torque settings for the rear bushings at 75 ft lbs and the end links at 48 ft lbs.
Overall impression: This is a MUST DO mod. The difference in stability and handling is substantial . Most of the sloppy handling is gone and the car feels much more planted. No matter which bars you go with whether it is BMW, H and R or ? you should do this mod. It's a very big bang for the buck. My next steps are probably to ditch the RFT's and run lighter wheels. I did this on my other car ( 2011 BMW 328i E93 convert with all options including sport suspension) and went from 18" wheels and RFTs to 19" wheels by Forgestar and Michelin pilot Sports ( non RFT) . The end result was much improved handling and ride plus I lost 11 lbs per corner !!! Thanks all Last edited by gary442; 09-03-2017 at 06:16 PM.. |
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09-04-2017, 07:41 AM | #10 |
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glad you noticed the improvements. this is something i'll need to do in the future!
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