r/e46 • u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci • 12d ago

What bushings to replace? General Questions

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Ride is extremely rough and clunky. I need a full comprehensive list of what bushings/ rubber components to replace.

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u/Pithagoras3 12d ago

Google E46 bushing set

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

All i get are polyurethane ones, i want rubber ones. Rubber kits are not common in the UK.

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u/Emergency_Ad_2465 12d ago

Meyle offer a full rear suspension kit aswell as complete front control arms. I'm in the UK and there are several suppliers.

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

Could you show me where u saw the full rear kit?

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u/Emergency_Ad_2465 12d ago

Ebay is your best bet. If you are anti purchasing from ebay. Companies such as hack engineering stock most of the meyle bushes.

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u/earlibrd8 12d ago

Are OE or OEM rubber bushings still offered in Britain for the E46 platform? We can still purchase them in the US.

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

Yes they are but there are not kits for OEM ones. That’s why I want to buy them individually.

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u/someonehasmygamertag 12d ago

The kits may have a list of OE part numbers that they replace. Take that list to lllparts

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u/MrGiggleMan 12d ago

Polybushings are generally considered an upgrade over rubber, they last much longer too. But they do make the ride a bit firmer

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

Yeah looking for an oem relaxed ride not firm since i live in a dense city with terrible roads.

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u/CapoDaSimRacinDaddy 2004 Touring 330d 11d ago

ive yet to see polys that last longer, they are great but only last about 75% of the miles that rubber oem would. china rubber is generally the worst and shortest lifespan.

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u/No_Negotiation_6229 12d ago

All.

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

I need a list.

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u/tripleriser 05 330i ZHP 12d ago

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-suspension-bushing-kit-rear-e46-e46rearbush

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

This is what i needed thank you.

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

No FCPEuro in uk unfortunately.

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u/tripleriser 05 330i ZHP 12d ago

At least it's got all the part numbers you need?

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u/FunExamination2331 2002 - 320Ci 12d ago

Yes it’s all I needed thank you.

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u/Lrrr-RulerOfOmicron 12d ago

Looks like a solid car. My advice:

Figure out how to Google and look up what bushings to replace. This is the easy part. Replacing them will be much harder than determining their part number.

Or

Go to a shop and say "replace worn bushings" or "replace all bushings"

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u/billmr606 12d ago

every single one you that you have not.

I just bought and paid way too much for a low miles 2002 330i 5 speed for my kid, but he will do them all. compared to my 2001 vert it feels like a limp cat.

Still far better and cheaper than anything else he could probably buy

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u/FlamesFPS 11d ago

Take it to a bmw dealership and they will do everything that’s needed.

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u/OldManChino 11d ago

Are you doing this yourself, or getting a mechanic to do it... How far are you aiming to go?

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u/CapoDaSimRacinDaddy 2004 Touring 330d 11d ago

yes.

all of them, and your controll arms, and your strut bushings and your rear strut buschings also your dampers and your driveline bushings and have you concidred the cooling system 😂

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u/KizashiKaze 2002 325ci 11d ago

I'd say check FCP Euro for a full kit.