Experience replacing rubber bush in front cross member

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Hello all, yet another plee for your experience.
Can I expect a lot of difficulty when changing the rubber in the front cross member (front axle support)? Seems not very easy though with the right tools (see link here below) I don' expect too much trouble. Orderred them new from Wallot as well.

http://www.e9-driven.com/Public/Library/BMW-E9-Manual/pages/en/31125310.html#refertoc

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Wallot also presents a "motorsport" version. Is there any serious benefit for a regular (non sporty) driver?
 
It is much easier to do if also replacing the lower control arm, you have to move the torsion strut/torque arm out of that opening. To install the new bushings use a very long bolt and a couple of large washers to pull it back into the hole with a suitable lubricant, anything slippery will work.
 
Yes, It will be difficult, but doable. I used the motorsport version from W&N. Seems to work fine.
 
The assembly sleeve tool shown on the link is key, because the new bushing has to be pulled aft of the hole to allow the rear edge to mushroom out. A good substitute for this tool is the ignition coil bracket, or something equivalent from the hardware plumbing supply section.
 
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