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Meyle Hd Tie-Rods can be ordered here:

Update: meyle HD tie-rods are terrible, blew out in 6 months!

http://hpashop.com/BMW-E8X-E9X-Z4-HD...Rod-E8x-9x.htm

Note: Not responsible for any damage to you or your car, this worked on my car so will work on yours.

***This tutorial assumes you know how to get your car secured on jack stands, if in doubt do NOT attempt this DIY!

Tools Need not in pic (2 jacks if possible, (1) for a safety catch in case jack stand fail (I saw this happen and will NEVER forget it)....safety 1st). The 2nd jack is for jacking up suspension up to ride height.


Torque specs:

Tie-rod to knuckle 122 ftlb (165 Nm)
Inner Tie-rod to steering rack 100 ftlb (135.6 Nm)

Suggestions:

Alignment is 100% neccessary, no ifs about it! your car will ride like a POS afterwards.

I suggest coating all bolts with bolt penatrating formula, applying anti-seize to all bolts

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Comparison of OEM Vs Meyle:



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Installed!!



Impressions:

Noticed a improvment right off the bat, steering is much more crisp, no more vibrations and you feel a lot more in control...for $154.00 this is a no brainer.