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  1. #21
    Bringing back old thread with newbie question - if I replace control arms, do I still need to do FCAB? Example- if I had this refresh kit. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-33500429577kt

    I spoke with an Indy about control arm bushing price and he says sorry I don’t do that. I only do control arm and tackle the bushing with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dwonder View Post
    I spoke with an Indy about control arm bushing price and he says sorry I don’t do that. I only do control arm and tackle the bushing with it.
    While normally I'd be inclined to say he's just being a dick, it really does make more sense to do both at the same time. It's way easier installing CABs with a new control arms when everything is nice and fresh.
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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    While normally I'd be inclined to say he's just being a dick, it really does make more sense to do both at the same time. It's way easier installing CABs with a new control arms when everything is nice and fresh.
    Makes sense. In the kit I referenced, I would still need to buy the FCABs right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dwonder View Post
    In the kit I referenced, I would still need to buy the FCABs right?
    Looks like it - no lollipops or bushings in the group photo.
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    What exactly do you need replaced? If you're gonna go with a suspension refresh kit just because, I'd go with the ZHP 8-piece kit Lemforder kit, which is significantly cheaper and more comprehensive than what you linked. Then, I'd add shocks/struts as needed.

    8-piece kit:
    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...zhp8piecekit-l


    Once you tell me what your objective is, I can piece together a better tailored listing for you.
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  6. #26
    Occasionally I feel vibrations when accelerating getting onto highway. I was going to take to shop to have them check it out but I would order parts. Generally, do y’all refresh suspension while tackling FCABs or wait until they leak/fail?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dwonder View Post
    Occasionally I feel vibrations when accelerating getting onto highway. I was going to take to shop to have them check it out but I would order parts. Generally, do y’all refresh suspension while tackling FCABs or wait until they leak/fail?
    Not exactly sure what you are asking. Refresh fcabs or refresh other suspension components while doing fcabs?

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    Vibrations while accelerating can be associated with FCAB. Real easy to tell under hard braking do you feel vibration?

    Concur with your indy. If you are replacing the control arms then you should replace the FCAB.

    Honestly I would just replace the FCAB from what you have described

    Or

    Do the full 8 piece kit refresh.



    Just the FCAB takes care of most of the issue. Ie first to fail component.
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    I swapped out my front control arms at 141K miles. They were still good. On the other hand, I probably replaced the control arm bushings at least 4 times since I bought the car with 44k on it. I can swap out the lower control arm bushings in little over 1/2 hr. The whole control arm will take a lot longer.

    IMO, if you're on a budget or plan on not keeping the car for a long time, save yourself some money and just replace the bushings and see where you are. If you're going to keep the car a long time and want to get back to a good starting point, replace everything with one of those kits
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sockethead View Post
    I swapped out my front control arms at 141K miles. They were still good. On the other hand, I probably replaced the control arm bushings at least 4 times since I bought the car with 44k on it. I can swap out the lower control arm bushings in little over 1/2 hr. The whole control arm will take a lot longer.

    IMO, if you're on a budget or plan on not keeping the car for a long time, save yourself some money and just replace the bushings and see where you are. If you're going to keep the car a long time and want to get back to a good starting point, replace everything with one of those kits

    On the flip side, my control arms (specifically the ball joints) were shot at just 112k miles, both sides. Everyone's situation is different, which is why it's important to evaluate the situation and then make a choice.
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