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      02-08-2018, 11:46 AM   #1
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2014 535i x-Drive Rear Sway Bar Install - 4 hours? Really?

I was quoted 4 hours for the R&R of the rear sway bar. The advisor stated that the subframe had to be lowered, and brake lines be disconnected. Really? This was not a dealership, btw.
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I was quoted 4 hours for the R&R of the rear sway bar. The advisor stated that the subframe had to be lowered, and brake lines be disconnected. Really? This was not a dealership, btw.
not sure how accurate this is, but it does not seem like it should take that long.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...l-bar/1LYrzWiI
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Thanks for the info. Have another indy shop that is calling out this vendor. When racked, I'll take a look at it myself. Can't imagine it to be that much different from RWD. I will keep you posted.
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Thanks for the info. Have another indy shop that is calling out this vendor. When racked, I'll take a look at it myself. Can't imagine it to be that much different from RWD. I will keep you posted.
Keep us updated. I'm also interested in doing this! Thank you
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This place did it for me front + rear $120.

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Thanks for the advice and info. I just had Joe at Trinity install the bar. Less than hour.
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Thanks for the advice and info. I just had Joe at Trinity install the bar. Less than hour.
glad you got it worked out .. that first quote did seem high
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glad you got it worked out .. that first quote did seem high
I reached out to someone at that vendor. He spoke with the advisor, and discovered it was a misunderstanding. Apparently, advisor thought I had a E60 530i x-drive. The correct quote is equal to what I paid Joe at Trinity.
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