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Diy Tie-Rods (inner & Outer) (Meyle HD) from Harold@HPAutowerks
Published by robc1976
01-14-2013
Diy Tie-Rods (inner & Outer) (Meyle HD) from Harold@HPAutowerks

Meyle Hd Tie-Rods can be ordered here:

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.
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By robc1976 on 01-14-2013, 01:56 PM
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Can a Moderator please move this to the first pic???

Tools needed:

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By NivMan on 01-14-2013, 02:15 PM
Very detailed DIY as usual, thanks!
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By robc1976 on 01-14-2013, 02:22 PM
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Very detailed DIY as usual, thanks!
you are more than welcome!
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By mannytabloid on 02-12-2013, 02:45 PM
Great DIY! Quick question though. I'm planning on doing this and the upper and lower control arms in one fell swoop. Do I need to have the suspension jacked to ride height for this as well? Or would a good plan be do the control arms completely, then let the suspension hang and do this?

Thanks again, this really is incredibly helpful.
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By robc1976 on 02-12-2013, 03:35 PM
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Great DIY! Quick question though. I'm planning on doing this and the upper and lower control arms in one fell swoop. Do I need to have the suspension jacked to ride height for this as well? Or would a good plan be do the control arms completely, then let the suspension hang and do this?

Thanks again, this really is incredibly helpful.
on this I did, but do not think for tie rods you have to because it just screws into the steering rack....not compressed into a bushing.
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By joro2077 on 03-22-2013, 08:36 PM
Another great DIY! Thanks
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