Powerflex bushes with B12 kit

[Gstew89]

Hi Guys,

I have purchased the B12 lowering kit for the 03 E85, getting it fitted on Saturday.

Are there any other things I am worth changing at the same time? I have the Meyle HD control arms, link rods, strut top mounts and the Lemforder drop links on order but not 100% on if or what powerflex bushes I should change while im at it? My knowledge of cars is pretty basic.

Can anyone recommend the most common bushes to replace?

Thanks

 

[bradz]

Most common bushes are the Control arm bushes (You should have them with the arms) and the Rear Trailing arm bushes.

Adam

 

[Gstew89]

Thanks Adam, I have added the RTA bushes to the shopping basket

 

[ben g]

As above. Front wishbone rear bush (lollypops) and rear trailing arm bushes are worthwhile doing. I went for superpro polybushes for these as thats what the garage had in stock at the time.

I also replaced my anti roll bar bushes with powerflex purple polybushes. My oem ones had become very saggy, so it's worth having a look on your car.

 

[Steve84N]

Get Lemforder rear top mounts as Meyle HD knock.

I'd recommend the offset bushes for the lollipops as it gives a noticeable increase in mid corner grip.

 

[Gstew89]

As above. Front wishbone rear bush (lollypops) and rear trailing arm bushes are worthwhile doing. I went for superpro polybushes for these as thats what the garage had in stock at the time.

I also replaced my anti roll bar bushes with powerflex purple polybushes. My oem ones had become very saggy, so it's worth having a look on your car.

Did you replace the anti roll bar bushes with the 25mm one?

 

[ben g]

As above. Front wishbone rear bush (lollypops) and rear trailing arm bushes are worthwhile doing. I went for superpro polybushes for these as thats what the garage had in stock at the time.

I also replaced my anti roll bar bushes with powerflex purple polybushes. My oem ones had become very saggy, so it's worth having a look on your car.

Did you replace the anti roll bar bushes with the 25mm one?

If those are the larger ones then yes. They do a smaller size for SE arb's and a larger size for sport arb's.

 

[Gstew89]

As above. Front wishbone rear bush (lollypops) and rear trailing arm bushes are worthwhile doing. I went for superpro polybushes for these as thats what the garage had in stock at the time.

I also replaced my anti roll bar bushes with powerflex purple polybushes. My oem ones had become very saggy, so it's worth having a look on your car.

Did you replace the anti roll bar bushes with the 25mm one?

If those are the larger ones then yes. They do a smaller size for SE arb's and a larger size for sport arb's.

Thanks for the info Ben, last question... do I need to get the ARB mounting? ARB bushes from powerflex seem to be 24mm and 25mm so I will order the 25mm like you have said.

 

[ben g]

Did you replace the anti roll bar bushes with the 25mm one?

If those are the larger ones then yes. They do a smaller size for SE arb's and a larger size for sport arb's.

Thanks for the info Ben, last question... do I need to get the ARB mounting? ARB bushes from powerflex seem to be 24mm and 25mm so I will order the 25mm like you have said.

What do you mean by the mounting? On the rear I replaced the dogbone droplinks. Do you mean those?



Tbh the original ones were perfectly fine. I just fitted them as a bit of preventative maintenance.

 

[aquarianone]

Could always add turner rtab limiters to your shopping list, around £100 from eBay

 

[Steve84N]

Or these for a quarter of the price...

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BMW-3-Series-E46-Trailing-Arm-Poly-PSB-Bush-Movement-Limiters-1998-to-2005/182480764879?epid=1480232092&hash=item2a7cb37fcf:g:shkAAOSwLsBZXNsA