Project E30 / Ep. 19 / In-Car Rear Subframe Bushing Replacement

In this video we take a stab at replacing the bushings in the rear subframe with it still in the car. We'll also try to increase the rear ride height a tad.

/Where the bushing tool idea came from: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1389953-A-better-subframe-bushing-puller

TOOLS USED:

/M14 threaded rod: https://www.grainger.com/product/FABORY-M14-2-00x1m-25DL89
/M14 nuts: https://www.grainger.com/product/METRIC-BLUE-M14-2-00-Hex-Nut-25GW27
/Pitman arm puller: https://www.harborfreight.com/tie-rod-and-pitman-arm-puller-63684.html
/2 jaw puller: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-two-jaw-puller-set-40966.html
/Tungsten carbide Dremel bit: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-1-8-in-Rectangle-Shaped-Tungsten-Carbide-Cutter-for-Steel-Stainless-Steel-Iron-Ceramics-Plastics-and-Hard-Wood-9901/202263215

PARTS USED:

/Subframe bushings: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-parts/subframe-mount-bushing-priced-each/33311129144~feb/
/Subframe bolts: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/rear-subframe-mounting-bolt-priced-each/51718181460/
/Subframe nuts: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/hex-nut/33331126136/
/Rear spring pads: https://www.condorspeedshop.com/products/adjustable-rear-spring-pad-set

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