Dn540 67 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has done their integral links/ball joints and where you bought/rented the ball joint press tool from? Took the 540 in for a wof today and failed on those bushings. I was looking at this DIY before but wanted to know if anyone in NZ had any experience with theirs? http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/swing_arm_ball_joints_procedure.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Just use a rattle gun, some high tensile threaded rod with nuts and big washers and a socket or a bit of pipe to press into and to press out with. That's what I used to do my ones and most of my rear bushes when I had the subframe out Edited June 13, 2014 by euroriffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Great, thanks. Dad has a load of tools (mechanic) so will see what I can find in the abyss. We've definitely used that pipe/rod method before, especially on the 190. Did you source your bushes in town or import? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 I got all my stuff through Paul at Milland. He's local and just works from his house. He has a lot of bits on trademe and a good place to see if he has in stock which he probably will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Here ya go http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/other/auction-741466034.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dn540 67 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Here ya go http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/other/auction-741466034.htm Ah magic, thanks. I've dealt with him before and didn't even remember to ask him! Bought replacement cabin filters. Will flick him a message now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 Yea Paul's the man! He doesn't usually check work emails during the weekend so might not hear from him till Monday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted June 13, 2014 also got them $50 new [email protected] 021433600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
