greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Hey everyone, Failed the wof because of the reaction rod bushes. Could someone please link a diagram from a parts catalog showing the specific part and part number. Would be greatly appreciated. Glenn, you might get a call tomorrow. Also Ray. I'm assuming the only way to go is new. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Isn’t that your control arm bushes?? Seems to be the current thing to fail cars on at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Idk Graham. Never heard of reaction rod bushes before! Bump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 im a mechanic by trade and i have never heard such lingo. if i were you i would go back to who checked it for wof and ask them to show you the failed part Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 im a mechanic by trade and i have never heard such lingo. if i were you i would go back to who checked it for wof and ask them to show you the failed partTeam McMillan BMW did the warrant. I assumed it was an obvious part I just hadn't heard of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 i had my e36 serviced by them when i first bought the car. one of th parts that they told me needed replacing was what you just mention along with a host of other bits. bill came up to $1500 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I havn't heard of it either Nick, I can only think reaction rod bushes could be sway bar bushes? Surely you can't fail a WOF on those Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted May 13, 2009 From my own Google research, It seems a reaction rod is something found in rear suspension keeping the axle from rolling forward or backwards. Isn't most BMW's a trail arm / semi trail arm setup in the rear ? I would ask exactly what the guys talking about.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 reaction bar is the bar that goes from the body to the suspension in the front of the car. Rod with bush's at each end Another name is the Brake reaction rod.. old school English names Dont think I need to find a picture for you do I? Crawl under the car and have a look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Reaction rod bushes are a term used to describe the control arm bushes on the rear bracket of the front lower control arms. I fitted solids on my car when I was working on it Like these: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Glenn, you might get a call tomorrow. I'm assuming the only way to go is new. Cheers Go new I can do it today for you if you like (while you wait) doesnt take long .. about 30-45 minutes Genuine new ones are $70 + Gst for a pair I think the solids are about $150 a pair Give me a call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 You should consider offset M3 ones (with an alignment after) for more caster, if you are changing them anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 You should consider offset M3 ones (with an alignment after) for more caster, if you are changing them anyway. I wasnt able to soarce these straight away when I needed mine, thats why I put the solids in that are in the picture. No one had then in NZ at the time I needed them.... next time round maybe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 5 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) We'll see in the future. But right now just need to get a warrant ASAP. Seeing it expired yesterday. Just want to say a huge thanks to Glenn for making space later today to do this. It is greatly appreciated mate. Edited May 14, 2009 by Nick021 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
