Re: 735i wheel woble

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

> First, the joint in question is not a suspension ball joint, but a
> tie rod joint -- no bushings involved.

Incredible, How does a tie rod joint cause wheel wobble......?
Loose imprecise steering yes, Wheel wobble......never seen it.

> Second, are you claiming that thrust arm bushings last 125K miles?

No, but when you replace the thrust arm bushing ; Check the the ball
joint,
take it off to properly inspect. Chances are it be will worn out.
Everybody just replaces
the thrust arm bushing without ever checking the ball joint....

Most commuter people just get new thrust/control arm bushings at around
75-90K miles
and never do the ball joints. They should be done together : in my
experience.
Hard driving is another level..........replacement comes much sooner.
Like 20-30K miles.

> How again does any of this support your point that one should just
> blindly replace everything in the suspension of a car simply because
> it reaches 125K miles?

 If the car is still has the "Original Equipment" suspension at 125K
miles.........and many do, then yes, everything should be
changed......because everything will be worn out.

Regards,
Henri




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> Regards,
> Mike Kohlbrenner
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