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      01-20-2013, 01:51 PM   #1
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What M3 parts don't need alignment?

Hi,

I borrowed this parts list from GreekboyD. Can someone please tell me what parts on here don't need alignment after install?

Front sway bar - 31352283515 - assuming this doesn't

Front lower wishbone/control arm (L) - 31102283577

Front lower wishbone/control arm (R) - 31102283578

Xenon regulation rod - 37142283867

Front tension strut (L) - 31102283575

Front tension strut (R) - 31102283576




Rear sway bar - 33552283655 - assuming this doesn't

Rear subframe bushings - (front, 2X) - 33312283382) - (rear, 2X) - 33312283383) - - assuming this doesn't

Rear guide rod (L) - 33322283547

Rear guide rod (R) - 33322283548

Rear upper link/wishbone (L) - 33322283545

Rear upper link/wishbone (R) - 33322283546

ABS sensor bracket - 34522283017

Megan Toe arms (Rear)


I'd like to see if I can get anything installed without having to do an alignment, or if it's better to wait and do everything in one go...

Many thanks.
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All of them except the front sway bar. The rear sway requires alignment because the rear subframe needs to be dropped to access it; same thing with the subframe bushings.

Absolutely wait until you have all the parts and pay for one alignment.
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What parts do you need to drop the subframe in order to install besides the subframe bushings and rear sway?

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What parts do you need to drop the subframe in order to install besides the subframe bushings and rear sway?

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Only the ones you listed require dropping the subframe.
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