Decided to start a dedicated thread on my suspension overhaul for the M5. This thread will be mainly focusing on refreshing almost entire list of suspension items on the E39 chassis, which ones are going to be replaced and which ones are going to be discarded and in turn replaced by high quality aftermarket products, and which ones are going to be left stock for the time being unless if I get a good deal on it and eventually getting replaced. I also plan to reinforce the rear subframe as well. As you aware that a few owners have experienced not only the front cracked differential mounting bracket but other areas too due to the factory welds and the fact that a lot of torque is transferred to the rear end on a high powered car such as the M5. Consider the amount of stress and loads that are focused and distributed across every mounting points. Although the bushings are there for this very reason to absorb and dampen all the NVH, but when they fail the torque transfer and the shock wave in between gear shifts and the drive train during a WOT event can incur some serious damage. Every fasteners will be torqued down with the vehicle loaded and within the specs. It will then be taken to an alignment shop obviously and will strictly follow the guidelines laid down by BMW. Key things that will be focused on is the neutral setup of the car, it will be lowered but slightly, setting up the front and rear camber and toe adjustments where I intend to stick with the stock alignment specs unless if there is a feel and in need of slightly adjusting to accommodate or to balance out with the ride quality and the handling. The E39 was designed to have a very good positive caster in the front which kind of gives us a really good stability at really high speeds. Objective here is to achieve a neutral balance of the car. Reduce body roll, squat and dive, to reduce understeer and oversteer; hence, seeking for that overall neutral balance. Just want to have a fun car that gives out an outstanding feel, stable yet sublime, and an instant response overall. There will be plenty number of trials and test drives to find the best and the sweet spot by adjusting the ride quality from soft to hard by simple few click(s) on those adjusters. I will be updating this thread progressively when there's something to tell.
To give an idea for someone who is about to embark on a similar journey as this thread is, here's a brief, an in depth review of all the maintenance items that you ought to know about and how much they are going to cost. Keep in mind that I bought a lot of parts from ECS tuning while there are other sites where the you may find the price a little cheaper or reasonable. Also, I have no intention to buy any cheap brand parts but only quality that are equally good as OEM's.
Fronts
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Curved Control Arm - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121092609</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">143.83</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Curved Control Arm - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121092610</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">149.35</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Straight Control Arm - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121141961</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">117.87</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Straight Control Arm - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center"> 31121141962</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">127.76</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Sway Bar End Links</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31351095664</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">60.12 (30.06/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Sway Bar Bushings</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31352229544</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">48.42 (24.21/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">647.35
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
To give an idea for someone who is about to embark on a similar journey as this thread is, here's a brief, an in depth review of all the maintenance items that you ought to know about and how much they are going to cost. Keep in mind that I bought a lot of parts from ECS tuning while there are other sites where the you may find the price a little cheaper or reasonable. Also, I have no intention to buy any cheap brand parts but only quality that are equally good as OEM's.
Fronts
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Curved Control Arm - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121092609</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">143.83</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Curved Control Arm - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121092610</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">149.35</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Straight Control Arm - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31121141961</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">117.87</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Straight Control Arm - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center"> 31121141962</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">127.76</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Sway Bar End Links</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31351095664</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">60.12 (30.06/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Sway Bar Bushings</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">31352229544</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">48.42 (24.21/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td" align="center">647.35
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Steering
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Center Tie Rod</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211096059</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">228.30</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Idler Arm Assembly</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211141592</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">89.52</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Pitman Arm</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211141552</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">70.50</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Outer Tie Rod - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 32211091723</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">63.69</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Outer Tie Rod - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211091724</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">63.69</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">515.70
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Rears
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Subframe Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33311091422</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">4</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">123.24 (30.81/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Front Differential Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33171090389</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">26.88</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Differential Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33171093008</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">19.15 (comes as pair)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Integral Link</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33326770749</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">45.90 (22.95/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Ball Joint</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33326767748</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">77.90 (38.95/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Sway Bar Bushings</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33552229604</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">19.52 (9.76/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Sway Bar End Links</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33551095532</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">84.74 (42.37/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">397.33
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Aftermarket Products
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Link
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Thayer Motorsport Rear Control Arms</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">599.99</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://thayermotorsports.com/collect...djustable-arms</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1349.00</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://thayermotorsports.com/collect...ant=3739556737</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Beast Power Rear Sway Bar Brackets</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">119.00</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">BeastPower BMW E39 5 Series Rear Sway Bar Brackets - Red: BeastPower Motorsports, Inc.</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2067.99
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Special Tools
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Link
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Ball Joint Removal Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33326767748</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">72.24</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://www.ebay.com/itm/271934525860...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Subframe Bushing Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">9112</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">189.56</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://www.ebay.com/itm/221626863191...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">*Differential Bushing Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">261.80
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Center Tie Rod</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211096059</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">228.30</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Idler Arm Assembly</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211141592</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">89.52</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Pitman Arm</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211141552</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">70.50</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Outer Tie Rod - Left</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 32211091723</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">63.69</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Outer Tie Rod - Right</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">32211091724</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">63.69</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">515.70
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Rears
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Subframe Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33311091422</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">4</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">123.24 (30.81/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Front Differential Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33171090389</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">26.88</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Differential Bushing</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33171093008</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">19.15 (comes as pair)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Integral Link</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td"> 33326770749</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">45.90 (22.95/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Ball Joint</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33326767748</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">77.90 (38.95/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Sway Bar Bushings</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33552229604</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">19.52 (9.76/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Sway Bar End Links</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33551095532</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">84.74 (42.37/ea)</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">397.33
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Aftermarket Products
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Quantity
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Link
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Thayer Motorsport Rear Control Arms</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">599.99</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://thayermotorsports.com/collect...djustable-arms</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1349.00</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://thayermotorsports.com/collect...ant=3739556737</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Beast Power Rear Sway Bar Brackets</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">1</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">119.00</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">BeastPower BMW E39 5 Series Rear Sway Bar Brackets - Red: BeastPower Motorsports, Inc.</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">2067.99
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Special Tools
<table class="cms_table_outer_border" width="500" align="center"><tbody><tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Parts Description
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">p/n
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Price ($)
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Link
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Ball Joint Removal Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">33326767748</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">72.24</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://www.ebay.com/itm/271934525860...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Rear Subframe Bushing Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">9112</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">189.56</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">http://www.ebay.com/itm/221626863191...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">*Differential Bushing Tool</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">TBD</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> <tr class="cms_table_outer_border_tr" valign="top"><td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">Total
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">261.80
</td> <td class="cms_table_outer_border_td">
</td> </tr> </tbody></table>
Total investment so far worth of around $3890.17
I did not add any shipping charges here but if I did I'm pretty sure it might exceed well over $4k.
Currently, I'm sticking to the stock front and rear sway bars unless if I come across a set of either Dinan or Eibach for a good price then I'll swap those out. Also, the rear lower control arm will be reused. Those arms are expensive near about $400 or more. BMW does not sell any separate bushings for the arm but you can get Power Flex bushings for it. I haven't decided yet on this but will let you know. I still have to order the front control arms and the center link along with the front sway bar bushings and then I'll be set to commence suspension overhaul. Once I do have everything I'll try to find the best possible weekend and will start taking pictures and posting it here. In the meantime, I'm going to repost some of the pictures from the other thread and post it here again. Everything is going to be documented here.
Rear End parts along with Thayer Motorsport Control Arms
Beast Power brackets
Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers
Enjoy!
I did not add any shipping charges here but if I did I'm pretty sure it might exceed well over $4k.
Currently, I'm sticking to the stock front and rear sway bars unless if I come across a set of either Dinan or Eibach for a good price then I'll swap those out. Also, the rear lower control arm will be reused. Those arms are expensive near about $400 or more. BMW does not sell any separate bushings for the arm but you can get Power Flex bushings for it. I haven't decided yet on this but will let you know. I still have to order the front control arms and the center link along with the front sway bar bushings and then I'll be set to commence suspension overhaul. Once I do have everything I'll try to find the best possible weekend and will start taking pictures and posting it here. In the meantime, I'm going to repost some of the pictures from the other thread and post it here again. Everything is going to be documented here.
Rear End parts along with Thayer Motorsport Control Arms
Beast Power brackets
Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers
Enjoy!