This suspension rebuild kit worth it?

[-negrito-]

Yesterday I was driving on the highway and slammed on the brakes because the car in front of my stopped no apparent reason. My ABS is not working so my wheels locked trying to stop my car. Thank goodness no accident.

Right after that I can feel a vibration coming from the front passenger wheel. I was thinking probably my wheel adapter came loose. After examining this morning I found out its the tie rod that went bad.

I might as well invest on rebuilding my suspension. Only thing "new" is are Bilstein Sport Shocks and ST Suspensions coils (less than 10k miles)

I saw this rebuild kit from ECS wondering is it worth it? LINK

Any other suggestion I would appreciate it.

TIA

[Cabriolet]

If the brand is good, it is worth it. it doesnt say the brand.
I and most prefer the e30M3 control arm bushings. but that's not a huge deal.

this is a good quality kit, i've installed it. But it does cost more.

http://bmw.blunttech.com/Upgrade-Parts-Maintenance-Kits/BMW/3-Series/E30/E30-Suspension/Complete-E30-Suspension-Rebuild-Kit-p190696.html

[-negrito-]

This is the brand for each part of the kit.

Washers - Genuine BMW - 4
BOLT - Genuine BMW - 4
M3 Front Control Arm Bushing Set - Lemforder - 1
Rear Stabilizer End Link - Lemforder - 2
Self-Locking Collar Nut - Genuine BMW - 4
Tie Rod Assembly - URO - 2
Front Stabilizer Link - URO - 2
Subframe Mount Bushing - URO - 2
Steel Front Control Arm - Left - URO - 1
Steel Front Control Arm - Right - URO - 1
Rear Reinforcement Plate - ECS - 2
Upper Strut Mount - CRP - 2
Shock Mount Gasket - Elring - 2
Control Arm Bracket - Left - Vaico - 1
Control Arm Bracket - Right - Vaico - 1
Differential Mount Bushing - Vaico - 1
Rear Shock Mount - Lemforder - 2
Trailing Arm Bushings - Pair - Febi - 2

[kronus]

you probably flat spotted the shit out of your front tires, is the reason for vibration.

emergency braking won't ruin a tie rod.

check your tires first.

[BruceJ]

I'm looking at doing the front end with the same components. Also putting in a e36 steering rack and springs/struts/shocks at the same time. I have used similar before on my e46 60k miles ago. It tightened up my handling very nicely.

I would tell you to get the front end kit only. Piece the rear kit separately and skip the std rear bushings to add toe/camber adjustment. If you have to drop the rear subframe you may as well.
Good luck
Bruce

[-negrito-]

you probably flat spotted the shit out of your front tires, is the reason for vibration.

emergency braking won't ruin a tie rod.

check your tires first.

tires are fine. i jacked up the car removed the tire and theres some play on the assembly (sorry if im not explaining myself correctly). i'll take a small vid tomorrow.

I'm looking at doing the front end with the same components. Also putting in a e36 steering rack and springs/struts/shocks at the same time. I have used similar before on my e46 60k miles ago. It tightened up my handling very nicely.

I would tell you to get the front end kit only. Piece the rear kit separately and skip the std rear bushings to add toe/camber adjustment. If you have to drop the rear subframe you may as well.
Good luck
Bruce

what are the advantages of putting a e36 steering rack?

[TimeMachinE30]

tires are fine. i jacked up the car removed the tire and theres some play on the assembly (sorry if im not explaining myself correctly). i'll take a small vid tomorrow.




what are the advantages of putting a e36 steering rack?

Search for all the details. Cliff Notes: more precise and faster steering.

[Cabriolet]

This is the brand for each part of the kit.

Washers - Genuine BMW - 4
BOLT - Genuine BMW - 4
M3 Front Control Arm Bushing Set - Lemforder - 1
Rear Stabilizer End Link - Lemforder - 2
Self-Locking Collar Nut - Genuine BMW - 4
Tie Rod Assembly - URO - 2
Front Stabilizer Link - URO - 2
Subframe Mount Bushing - URO - 2
Steel Front Control Arm - Left - URO - 1
Steel Front Control Arm - Right - URO - 1
Rear Reinforcement Plate - ECS - 2
Upper Strut Mount - CRP - 2
Shock Mount Gasket - Elring - 2
Control Arm Bracket - Left - Vaico - 1
Control Arm Bracket - Right - Vaico - 1
Differential Mount Bushing - Vaico - 1
Rear Shock Mount - Lemforder - 2
Trailing Arm Bushings - Pair - Febi - 2

Vaico and URO are brands to avoid. everything i've gotten from them, hoses, switches, etc have been less than on par.

[dude8383]

Vaico and URO are brands to avoid. everything i've gotten from them, hoses, switches, etc have been less than on par.

Would like to echo those thoughts.

Vaico is okay though. Those URO control arms will last a year or less.

[turbo55]

+1 on avoiding URO

[Steve Corbett]

I agree, URO are no worth the time it takes to throw in the trash!