BMW E46 & Z4 Powerflex Polyurethane Lower Control Arm Bushing Tutorial

Installing Powerflex PFF5-4601BLK Polyurethane bushings into existing factory BMW brackets can be difficult. Here is how I do it. Some of these tips maybe useful for any E85, E46, or E86 car, other BMW applications or similar polyurethane bushings in other makes and models.
TOOLS AND ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Fits these models:
BMW E46 3 Series 1999-2006
BMW Z4 E85 & E86 2003-2008
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[craigm.]

Thank you for your time on this one! Rubber, even high durometer, doesn't last forever; a predictable, firm suspension/steering setup inspires confidence while driving. Predictable is what my dad always used to say is a key to driving confidence and comfort.

[EMFT]

Paul your attention to details “the little things “ is consistent in all your videos and separates great tutorials from good tutorial videos.
Thanks for your helpful videos.

[GearBoxVideo]

Thanks to​ @Racecars N'at for letting me now the the "heat shield is called a subframe reinforcement plate and the 8 mounting bolts should be TTY ( Torqued to yield ) 59Nm + 90 deg

[aDaWaN]

Yeah these bushings can make a huge difference. On my Lexus IS200 the control arm bushings fixed a massive brake judder too. Thanks for the detailed video, great education and entertainment :)

[__--JY-Moe--__]

slick little vid Paul. seeing U'r a BMW enthusiast, I know any shimmying is a big deal with U. it's super helpful to see some kit's out there, that will
knock the job out! thanks 4 the info & tips!

[thecompany]

Im glad, that your operation"rubber and metal "ended with success

[jessebrown]

I had bad LCA bushings on my Grand Vitara, I wish I was as savy then as now.

The bushings were GM style I could've tracked down some replacements, Regretfully I swapped control arms.

Later I lifted the vehicle and became very interested in adjustable lower control arms to fix camber in a manner superior to camber plates and spherical bearings.

Since no adjustable LCA's were available I was going to weld-in a threaded tube adapter and go with HD heims.

Good Video Paul, this will probably help a lot of ppl because those are bushings like to rot out and compromise a vehicle fairly dramatically.

[nathanielperry]

Awesome! Thank you very much ! Video was very nicely done! I want to try this on my E38 front and rear.

[Desertduleler_]

Great viewing, very neat installation.

[yumpizzaness]

My preference for street use is the Rogue Engineering bushings and for track use the Turner monoballs. These look good too

[Sir-Kay]

Thanks for the effort now, how about the ride quality? I've heard about jolting & super stiff uncomfortable rides due to lack of shock absorption with these things, are these claims true?

[musclefactory]

Amazing video thank you for explaining precisely

[shoominati]

Hey Paul, are you able to do a video telling us about the RIchmond transmissions you were involved with like the IR5, TKO700 or whatever it was called?

[INNO]

Would this also apply to a 2001 E39? Great clip.

[joao]

Hi great vídeo mate, I have mount new arms and and meyle hd buchings, 4 new tires and i have traimline It’s possible the cause be this bushings ? thank you

[s_eleven]

Paul, can you do a video on the TKX for us please? Love your videos.

[racecarsnat]

Just a note here... That "heat shield" is a subframe/LCA reinforcement and its 8 mounting bolts are single-use TTY. 59Nm + 90 deg.

[markgonzalez]

Where are you located? I would like to get a transmission serviced by you. Thank you

[anmadmartin]

Goodnight I'm in Jamaica how can I order that bushing I need it right now

[danieldumitrucehan]

tarane se da cu vaselina siliconica de instalatii sanitare care se foloseste la tevile de PVC, la cat costa o bucse 20$ bucata, costa mai mult manopara sa le inlocuiesti decat sa cumperi 2 gata facute de fabrica, rimp piwerdut cu inlocuitul