Subframe bushing tool rental

[derbo]

Anyone know where to rent this tool? Or remotely cheaper than $300? Those subframe bushings are killing me right now


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[Dave1027]

What are the bushings doing? Aren't those solid rubber? How can they go bad in 10 years?

[BimmerWill]

They go bad. Its not uncommon. Especially a problem on e36. Its not as bad on our generation but still occurs.

I have a tool that dad made but it needs some tweaking in order to be used again. I need to get a new bolt long enough and strong enough to handle an air wrench. Only way you'll get the old ones after they've seated.

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[Vas]

Burn them out.

[derbo]

Burn them out.

But i still need a tool to put them back in. Though this sounds fun



I'm actually replacing the bushings on the M3 subframe.. :whistles

[Vas]

Putting them back in use something with the same outer diameter and beat them in.

[Lespaulman16]

If no access to another car:
Buy a subframe off of eBay (less then $100 shipped)
Have shop press new bushings in
Sale old subframe on eBay for same price.

It you have access to a second car, then remove your subframe and take it to have them pressed.

Doing it on the car is a bear, especially without the tool.




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[Tnhl1989]

Good thing I have another car in the back

[BimmerWill]

Or you could go with upgraded urethane bushings. Was still a little difficult to get each side seated in but was still much easier than to replace the stock ones.

Powerflex is what I went with when I did mine.

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[derbo]

The subframe is an m3 subframe. My car is running . I found a shop locally to do it for me

Thanks guys for the suggestions.


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