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Old 01-28-2005, 01:24 PM
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front control bushings, other susp quest, w140

I am working on the suspension on my 93 500sel.

I have some replacement front control arm bushings. They are part # 140-333-05-15, which no one can seem to locate. I am under the impression that the latest model of these bushings are "liquid filled", and improved from the units that I have...

Also, what are the "recommended" parts for a complete suspension rebuild.

I am thinking (front):

2x upper control arms (are there kits or do I have to replace the arms?)
sway bar bushings
2x lower control arm kits
2x tie rods
2x ball joints
idler arm rebuild
drag link
steering damper
2x sway bar links
2x shock absorbers

(rear):

2x tie rods
2x camber rods
2x thrust struts
2x outer control arm bushings
sway bar bushing kit

Should I replace any subframe bushings?

Are there any "additional" adjustment kits? (When we did the alignment several months ago, we could barely get it into spec. I see there are several eccentric kits for the rear arms, but I think these might all be the same as stock (not adding any additional adjustment).

Any other guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks

-David
92 500sel
86 560sel
85 535i
92 ZX11
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