RTABs should not be sawed in half prior to installation.

[Nick M3]

This seems obvious to me, but apparently was not to the previous owner of a friend's 323i. That guy decided to replace his RTABs, but cut them almost in half prior to install.

:ack:

[rumatt]

:lol:

[rautox]

Is this like repeatedly punching yourself in the forehead prior to factoring large prime numbers? Or something less obvious? If the latter, I applaud their capacity for the road less traveled.

[operknockity]

Well, they ARE easier to install after you cut them in half :lol: :lol:

[kognito]

RTAB = ???:confused:

[operknockity]

RTAB = ???:confused:
Rear Trailing Arm Bushing

I'm truly surprised you didn't know that :eek:

[DamnYank!]

however they should be thoroughly sworn at during removal :D

[equ]

Rear Trailing Arm Bushing

I'm truly surprised you didn't know that :eek:

I didn't either. The joys of not having owned an e36.

[clyde]

I didn't either. The joys of not having owned an e36.
E46 issue too

[John V]

however they should be thoroughly sworn at during removal :D

Removal is easy, especially if you have an air chisel. Or a torch. Either way.

Reinstallation (with new stock bushings) is a major PITA.

[DamnYank!]

Removal is easy, especially if you have an air chisel. Or a torch. Either way.

Reinstallation (with new stock bushings) is a major PITA.

i put in UUC RTABS so reinstall was a cake walk! :D

[Pinecone]

We use PowerFlex. Slip right in with teh proper lube.

TIp: Do not sit on the opened package of copper based anti-sieze lube, and then go out in public.

BTW NicK, you still owe me a BimmerWorld T-shirt. :)

[Nick M3]

We use PowerFlex. Slip right in with teh proper lube.

TIp: Do not sit on the opened package of copper based anti-sieze lube, and then go out in public.

BTW NicK, you still owe me a BimmerWorld T-shirt. :)
I'll tell clay to throw one in when he sends me the new wing. :)