Need help with rear subframe bushing replacement

[nrubenstein]

Sometimes this works. This is what I did. Didn't exactly come right out. Ended up getting a steel chisel and split it in half.

You didn't use enough heat, then. :p MAPP at least. Forget propane.

[bmwm42]

The hardest part is actually getting the subframe separated from the chassis.

$800 is not a bad quote for that kind of work, it does take all day.

Lies doesnt take all day this takes an hr tops with the tool....there isnt a need to remove the subframe unless your welding in camber caster plates etc

[nrubenstein]

Lies doesnt take all day this takes an hr tops with the tool....there isnt a need to remove the subframe unless your welding in camber caster plates etc

If you are *just* replacing the subframe bushings, then it makes sense to use the tool and do it on the car.

If you intend to do more (like the trailing arm bushings), it makes more sense to pull the subframe.

[frolf]

I rented the tool from someone on r3v to do mine. It took me one hour start to finish to do both sides. People talk about this job like it is a nightmare, but a lot of people don't use the tool and create a lot of work for themselves in the process.

Question: could you slice up a full pizza without a pizza roller? Yes. Would it be a lot easier with a pizza roller, of course. RSFB replacement can follow the same logic.

[nrubenstein]

I rented the tool from someone on r3v to do mine. It took me one hour start to finish to do both sides. People talk about this job like it is a nightmare, but a lot of people don't use the tool and create a lot of work for themselves in the process.

Question: could you slice up a full pizza without a pizza roller? Yes. Would it be a lot easier with a pizza roller, of course. RSFB replacement can follow the same logic.

If all that you want to do is replace the rear subframe bushings, then the tool is the way to go. If you want to replace the subframe bushings, RTABs and brake lines, it makes more sense to just drop the subframe. And if you are dropping the subframe anyway, the tool is more effort than properly applied fire.

[bmwm42]

If all that you want to do is replace the rear subframe bushings, then the tool is the way to go. If you want to replace the subframe bushings, RTABs and brake lines, it makes more sense to just drop the subframe. And if you are dropping the subframe anyway, the tool is more effort than properly applied fire.

Takes no more then 5 mins with the tool to remove the bushings with or without the subframe removed...I don't like wasting time on shit if I dont need to...and if you're going to replace the rtab you still dont need to remove the subframe. ..its stupid and unnecessary to remove the diff for this job unless your changing out the bushing for it.