Powerflex rear differential bushings DIY for the BMW F3X series
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
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I wanted to share this relatively quick and simple improvement for your front differential bushings. Powerflex has created a really fantastic series of inserts to improve bushing performance and life, and the install is easy!
This is something you can do easily in about 30min with simple tools.
Required parts and tools:
Powerflex Bushings
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Floor jack and 4 jack stands
18mm ratcheting wrench
18mm socket
torque wrench
socket extensions
Torque info:
100NM - 18mm strut bolts
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Absolutely love the quick simple upgrades!! Solid video man keep them coming.
Keep the content coming. What you do and the level of depth you go into is extremely helpful. Great job👍
Thank you! Happy to help!
Was there any noticeable improvements with these inserts?
It's about tightening up the rather squishy handling of this model. Single changes like this won't be noticeable but part of the whole.
Thanks for sharing this quick demonstration, I am going to install those bushings for my m2c at some point. It seems wiser to be an additional addon when installing coilovers and sway bars other than a stand along instal, right?
Great thoughts yes
@@BMWDIYGuy great, I will save those until my new suspension comes.
Fitting these bushings tomorrow night. How does the car feel afterwards?
It's an important piece in tightening up the somewhat mushy stock handling of the car.
Any increase in NVH with these inserts?
No issues!
great video as always. So you'd describe this mod a a way to reduce squeaks and noise, and to just know something more long lasting is now in there? No senses in the seat difference?
Happy to help! I wouldnt expect these bushings to effect direct driving and handling, being that they are the front bushings for the differential itself. My expectations are extended life of the differential bushings, and potential reduction of wear and noise. The great thing also is how inexpensive these are, and the install is a breeze.
So, regarding NVH there isnt a big difference to be expected? Any noises or clunks when launching or shifting in sport+/DSC off?@@BMWDIYGuy
@fefegm5728 no.and actually stiffens the frame so makes the ride and controls tighter.
Must be a Canuck, I had to do math to convert to ft pounds! Took two days!
You can do it!
Thanks for the diy vid !
No noticeable increase in vibration or road noise ?
Not at all
@@BMWDIYGuy off to order my set now
I plan on buying a LSD will i need to change the bushings again?
Well these are inserts so no doubt could be used again..
I wonder is the diff bushing housing is the same for e90 series
Great question.. the configurator from Powerflex will show part numbers, and if they are the same then yes.
Do you know if these might work on E60 545i
Yes.. they have pieces for almost all models, just check their website for info
And what about the rear bushings of the diff?
Good thoughts for a future project.
Is this the same for a non xdrive? Just have RWD. Great video!!! Already replaced the 4 rear subframe bushings.
So I haven't checked for the X drive if there is a difference, as mine was RWD.
@@BMWDIYGuy I checked and they are the same. I thought you had an AWD.
@@BMWDIYGuy Have them on order, but on a 2 week delay from Powerflex.
Good job on the bushing video. I just did a bushing video myself on the rear bushing. check it out.
Thank you!
What is the torque spec for the differential bolts?
Tight as fuck