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by spirit49
Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Wishbone and Tension Strut
Replies: 6
Views: 4117

Re: Wishbone and Tension Strut

So the change is done. Wasnt to bad an experience, but I found it hard to get enough leverage with the Torque tool when the car was in the "Normal" position on the garage floor. Managed enough torque on all but one nut, but did that one when the car was in alignment on a 4 wheel lift. However, here ...
by spirit49
Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Wishbone and Tension Strut
Replies: 6
Views: 4117

Re: Wishbone and Tension Strut

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies

Found a Torx kit on Ebay so I have most sizes.

Ordered the Original parts. Got a good discount locally.

Will go for it this weekend. X-ing fingers that there won't be too much trouble.
by spirit49
Sun Jul 13, 2014 9:13 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Wishbone and Tension Strut
Replies: 6
Views: 4117

Wishbone and Tension Strut

My E70 2008 (3.0d) needs new wishbones and tension struts up front. I have decided to exchange the whole arms, not just the bushings (car has 110'km since new). Could anybody advice on the size on the tool needed to remove the Torx nut that connects the arms to the wheel side. My set stops at 20, so ...