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      08-24-2021, 07:56 AM   #90
XRatedM
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Drives: 11' X5M - 19' VW GTI
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Northern VA

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Alright a quick update - I buttoned up the front suspension and back on the ground.

Replaced the following;

Upper control arms
Lower control arms
Sway bar links
Tie rod ends
Upper and lower coil spring shims
Springs upgraded to DINAN
Bump stops upgraded to DINAN Stage 1 Rev.A
Rear sway bar links
Height sensor rods - center-to-center set to 69.4mm per DINAN recommendation

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I had to replace all 4 bump stops and fronts were somewhat straightforward, while doing the rears I had to take off the struts and the strut bolt that goes into the swing arm wouldn't break lose, after numerous attempts and with a long breaker bar I broke it lose but turns out the threads are gone, not sure if it was overtightened by whoever took them off last or galvanic corrosion played a part here - replacement swing arm runs about $600 a piece and they're both shot - used off of ebay or part-outs cost around $150 each. I plan on using heli-coil to fix it rather

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I wasn't expecting this setback but I'll continue to make progress with other things, I haven't even had the chance to get to removing exhaust manifold and downpipes for ceramic coating.

Will update later on.
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