drtimwright 104 Report post Posted January 2, 2018 Hey everyone, My car just got a warrant with this note: "Front control arm rear brushes soft need replacing soon" Before I order them, can someone please double check I'm buying the right part: https://runautoparts.com.au/holder-control-arm-mounting-300-610-0001 I'll probably buy the bracket too unless there is another option that I can put in without a fancy bit of equipment. Wouldn't mind going Polyurethane but will depend if I can find them! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-x-SuperPro-Control-Arm-Bush-Kit-SPF1253K/282461498588?epid=2278100736&hash=item41c4046cdc:g:JAsAAOSwqbxaEDOH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) bushes for these are everywhere, they're the same as e30......garagistic, revshift, condor speedshop, the list goes on..... http://www.revshift.com/product-p/pcab-e30.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/suspension/auction-1507779614.htm?rsqid=ebcabd1b317e463981614122accbfd9e https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/suspension/auction-1509311437.htm?rsqid=ebcabd1b317e463981614122accbfd9e Edited January 3, 2018 by WYZEUP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtimwright 104 Report post Posted January 4, 2018 4 hours ago, WYZEUP said: bushes for these are everywhere, they're the same as e30......garagistic, revshift, condor speedshop, the list goes on..... http://www.revshift.com/product-p/pcab-e30.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/suspension/auction-1507779614.htm?rsqid=ebcabd1b317e463981614122accbfd9e https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/suspension/auction-1509311437.htm?rsqid=ebcabd1b317e463981614122accbfd9e Cheers @WYZEUP - I was contemplating polyeurethene because they seem (from youtube videos) to be easier to install (in that I don't need a press - only a hacksaw and a multi tool to remove the old bushes). But I'll see if there are easier ways to install the bushes too Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ00Z3 187 Report post Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) The E36 M3/Z3M rubber bushings (OEM# 31129069035) are a nice halfway spot between OEM and Poly. I use a large vice to press the bushing in and have a large tapered bearing race as a spacer to press the bushing through the housing the 5mm or so needed to set it up. Edited January 4, 2018 by NZ00Z3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 I have some new OEM E36 bushes already pressed in the E36 lollipop arms if your interested ? Pm me 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtimwright 104 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, APT said: I have some new OEM E36 bushes already pressed in the E36 lollipop arms if your interested ? Pm me Cheers - I have sent you a PM. Have also bought a set from trademe (one of the ones linked by @WYZEUP) but it'd be good to have a fallback in case I can't install those ones. Tim Edited January 5, 2018 by drtimwright Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Max 231 Report post Posted January 5, 2018 Just a hint for when you go to fit the new bushes, the mounting point on the control arm will be caked with many years of dirt and debris, I clean them down with fine sandpaper to get them nice and clean, and a lot smoother. This makes installation a lot easier. You could probably use a wire brush or something similar as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 Getting the old bushing out can be a bit of a chore but drill out the rubber surrounds first and then use a hack saw to cut the shell from the inside then you can just hahammer them out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtimwright 104 Report post Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks for all the help everyone! The new bushings and lollipops are now on the car. I bought replacement bushes but couldn't get these into the lollipops so put the 'backup' pre-combined lollipops from @APT in there. So if anyone needs some E36 control arm rear lollipops and bushes, I have some for sale. Will put on trademe and then post here. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtimwright 104 Report post Posted January 22, 2018 And here we are: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1525485906 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
