09-11-2017, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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E70 X5M suspension parts
Hey guys I have been looking to do a suspension overhaul for my X5m and i cant find any other options other than oem dealership. I check eas, ecs, turner, and other sites but i only am able to find one side rear and no front shocks? Control arms, bushings and a few other suspension pieces?
Does anyone know where i can find all this for my X5M without giving my arm to the bmw dealerships? One thing i should say i dont want to order from shady sites. Thanks in advance |
09-11-2017, 02:45 PM | #2 |
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http://www.rockauto.com/
I've used rockauto a lot for my other cars and recently did a suspension refresh on my wife's E70 X5 3.0si. They have some brand name parts but mostly distribute aftermarket stuff. They are a good company and not shady at all. I bought all mevotech brand since they were inexpensive, but still had decent reviews. The parts fit fine, but I had an issue installing the front lower control arm since the aftermarket parts were shaped slightly different around the ball joint and the limited clearance caused and issue. It still went in, but I scraped my CV joint boot and now have to replace it. When I did the other side I paid special attention to how the old one came out then I did the reverse and the aftermarket part slipped straight in. Just make sure you watch what you're doing. Also, don't forget to load the suspension before torqueing the bushing bolts. Otherwise they will shred up quick. Edit: If you're looking only for OEM parts then try Pelicanparts too. I understand avoiding aftermarket on the M. I wouldn't go aftermarket on the M suspension unless it was a very reputable brand.
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Pelicanparts has the x5m as a choice so im looking through their site now cant find shocks themselves but i found the control arms and bushings i need. Thank You |
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09-11-2017, 04:23 PM | #4 |
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so i looked into FCP Euro as well and they are the only site i have found so far that offers shocks but they are BMW branded so that means about 800 for one shock or 1200 for the assembly for just on side in the front.
If those are the only prices i can find i might just end up going with KW for about 3k |
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09-11-2017, 05:03 PM | #5 |
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Yes, the 4.4L still covers the M, but some items will say "except M" or "Only 3.5." I use "trust but verify" with this company. They are usually right with fitment but I double check sometimes on the manufacturer website and compare part numbers on realoem. There was another thread on here someone started where I actually compared all of the suspension between non-M and M. I'll post the link when I find it.
Are you sure you really need shocks? I did coilovers on the wife's car for preventative maintenance at 100k miles, but she didn't really need them. You would probably need them around 120-140k miles, but not before they start leaking. I think the X5M is still a niche market so not too many companies making struts/coilovers for them. KW is super expensive but you get what you pay for. The box comes with all the recommended measurements and presets etc plus they have rebound adjustments, full threaded sleeves, progressive spring rates. They are actually designed not just made. Like you said, it's comparable having stock full assemblies vs KW on this truck.
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09-11-2017, 05:26 PM | #6 |
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Here was my old post:
I just did a quick run through realoem for 2011 50i vs 2011 X5m, mainly part numbers. Front Axle: Same: Lower control arm Lower Strut mount Reinforcement Plate Different: Upper Control Arm Tension Arm Strut very different (even from non M adaptive) Frame part number Actual Body support number (where the strut bolts up) Rear Axle: Same: Rear Control Arm Front Control Arm Swing Arm Hub Carrier Body Support number (Where the damper bolts up) Different: Damper Very different (Even from nonM adaptive) Frame part number Spring part number From looking at aftermarket parts I know that the springs are interchangeable in the rear. The rear body support is also the same and almost all the components so you should be able to swap that no problem. The Front, however, has a different upper strut mounting location part number so may have a different bolt pattern. The lower control arms are the same and so are the lower strut mounts so very high likely hood that the front struts are interchangeable. The big "handling" differences about the M are supposed to be the torque vectoring rear diff and the steering rack. I saw a diff on ebay for $1500 but I image that it would be difficult to retrofit.
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I guess right now then i should be more concerned with bushings and fluids. Quote:
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09-12-2017, 11:10 AM | #8 |
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My shocks aren’t leaking but I started to search for a replacements when that time comes. I haven’t found a replacement that works with the EDC. Though there are places that can rebuild your current shocks. One in particular is deltavee.net
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Thanks for this info guys
I just picked up my car from dealer service (oil change, brake fluid change, driveshaft change (recall) and alignment) They did they alignment as much as they could based on following: they told me that I will need to replace both front lower control arms with ball joints and both tension arms since they are stuck, I got quoted close to $1800 in parts alone I believe. This is something that I'm planning to do closer to spring time frame but also wondering if I should try to get parts myself elsewhere and go to Indy shop for repair
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09-12-2017, 12:26 PM | #10 |
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Ahh bushings and such. These started to go out around 75k in my E53, where are you guys seeing them wear on these beasts?
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I'm at 72K pretty close to your mileage but I'm on KWs
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