Subframe Bushing Tool?

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  • GunMetalGrey
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2010
    • 1499

    #1

    Subframe Bushing Tool?

    Does anyone have or know someone who does have the subframe bushing removal tool? Looks like it makes life easy! This Guy
    Thanks
  • Wh33lhop
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2009
    • 11705

    #2
    It had fucking better for $400.
    paint sucks

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    • KVF
      Wrencher
      • Apr 2010
      • 297

      #3
      Originally posted by GunMetalGrey
      Does anyone have or know someone who does have the subframe bushing removal tool? Looks like it makes life easy! This Guy
      Thanks
      PM Monty23psk

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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        Originally posted by Wh33lhop
        It had fucking better for $400.
        The Sir Tools subframe bushing kit works super well. But unless you plan on doing this job multiple times it is hard to justify the cost. In a like manner the Sir Tools rear bearing kit turns that job into a trivial exercise.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • csermonet47
          E30 Modder
          • Jul 2009
          • 937

          #5
          Just use a torch and some lag bolts. It isn't that bad really.
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          • F34R
            sLaughter
            • May 2009
            • 12390

            #6
            Originally posted by csermonet47
            Just use a torch and some lag bolts. It isn't that bad really.
            I used this on the trailing arms because I could not get the arm lined up in my press. Just use a torch OP, works like a charm!

            I never used bolts or anything, just a torch and burning rubber!
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            • monty23psk
              E30 Fanatic
              • Mar 2008
              • 1289

              #7
              Thanks KVF..I got it waiting for next customer. Worth it.
              Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
              BMW Tool Rentals & Fender Roller

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              • SkinnyVT
                Grease Monkey
                • Nov 2008
                • 391

                #8
                Originally posted by E30 F34R
                II never used bolts or anything, just a torch and burning rubber!
                skip the propane torch and go straight for the mapp gas, 10 minute job
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                • A.J.
                  Member
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 95

                  #9
                  I got a pitman arm puller from Harbor Freight, ground the ears off, used a three arm puller borrowed from O'Rieleys, and a heat gun. Worked like a charm and cost less than $10. Here's a link to how to make the tool and pull the bushings:

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                  • csermonet47
                    E30 Modder
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 937

                    #10
                    Pro tip: If you torch the rear trailing arm bushings, mine exploded off and shot across my garage on fire, so be careful.
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                    • quickervicar
                      E30 Enthusiast
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 1197

                      #11
                      FWIW, I just returned the tool to Monty23psk. It worked just like it should. Money well-spent, IMHO.

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                      • monty23psk
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Mar 2008
                        • 1289

                        #12
                        Thanks J. It is available once I get it back for anyone that is intersted in it.
                        Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
                        BMW Tool Rentals & Fender Roller

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                        • sam3
                          Wrencher
                          • May 2007
                          • 206

                          #13
                          BMW bushing tool

                          The owner of the cars I work on just bought the BMW subframe tool kit, but there are no instructions with it, anybody have a link to the instructions or a video guide?
                          I could probably figure it out but it's reassuring for the customer if you look like you know what you're doing.
                          Thanks

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                          • monty23psk
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 1289

                            #14
                            What brand and model do you have? There are different ones with different instructions. Concept is the same though.
                            Alex 88 m5 | 91 318is | 19 Subaru Ascent
                            BMW Tool Rentals & Fender Roller

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                            • sam3
                              Wrencher
                              • May 2007
                              • 206

                              #15
                              Originally posted by monty23psk
                              What brand and model do you have? There are different ones with different instructions. Concept is the same though.
                              Sorry, It's the SIR kit from Pelican

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