steering and suspension Rear Carrier Bushings

[rgiles675]

Where is the best place to purchase Rear Differential Carrier Bushings? Will I need a press to install these?

 

Thanks!
Ryan

[AceAndrew]

1) Your local dealer (after you grab the part number from realoem or penske).  it is an OEM part so no matter who you order from it's going through BMWNA's parts network.  You might check pricing on the bracket itself as it comes with new bushings so you dont need to worry about replacement difficulties.

 

2) Yes (at least it becomes much easier).  Also use a bearing race driver set (harbor freight has a decent set).

[2002]

I successfully used these:

 

https://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/2002-suspension-steering/02rearbush.html

 

[rgiles675]

1) Your local dealer (after you grab the part number from realoem or penske).  it is an OEM part so no matter who you order from it's going through BMWNA's parts network.  You might check pricing on the bracket itself as it comes with new bushings so you dont need to worry about replacement difficulties.

 

2) Yes (at least it becomes much easier).  Also use a bearing race driver set (harbor freight has a decent set).

 

Found the carrier with bushings on Ecstuning for 70 bucks or something around that price. Not bad! Thanks for the help!