Top Bearing UK
I am currently on a front axle /suspension steering rebuild campaign.
I have pulled off my front struts and found that the top bearing on one side has heaps of play in it, so needs repair and whilst I am at it should do both sides. These parts are at W&N for $112 each, so I am keen to find either a way to repair them or buy them cheaper. The local GAZ shocks place does them for other BMWs but not an E9 and does not know which may be compatible. Any advice?
If I go for a replacement has anyone suggestions on if it is worth getting one that adjusts chamber and or castor angle? My car is for road use only and on standard wheels and tyres, so never really driven fast and really hard.
The alloy spacer at the top of the strut seems to have partly disolved. Many members suggest removing them to slightly lower the car, if I do this does anything need to be fitted in the gap eg piece of rubber?
Currently struggling with dismantling the large nut at the top of the strut, see down the email trail, and also the large tie rod rubbers that fit into the front of the front axle. I guess I will be building special tools, any advice where to get the components for these tools in the UK?
Thanks for any help
C