bushings for front sway bar

OrcaPod · 06-15-2022, 09:13 AM

Hi all,
Does anybody know any other places to get just the rubber bushings for front sway bar?
2011 F10 528i N52 engine (6 cylinder)
all the places including FCPEuro sell sway bar with bushings attached
part number (31356777933). So you gotta buy and replace sway bar which i try to avoid.
Based on https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=31_0827 diagram (see attached), rubber bushings do not have separate part number and come attached to the sway bar.

i was able the find this site which sells them but then again may be there is reason on why bushings are not sourced a separate parts based on bmw ?
https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/pr...4401#attr=2492

n3985 · 06-15-2022, 09:42 AM

You should have the 13mm bar which requires this bushing

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mm-33556788861

OrcaPod · 06-15-2022, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3985

You should have the 13mm bar which requires this bushing

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...mm-33556788861

looks like 33556788861 bushings are for the rear sway bar?
based on the diagram . are they compatible with FRONT as well?

n3985 · 06-15-2022, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrcaPod

looks like 33556788861 bushings are for the rear sway bar?
based on the diagram . are they compatible with FRONT as well?

Nope, I had a brain fart of front vs rear, no way the front bar is 13mm

sorry!

OrcaPod · 06-15-2022, 01:50 PM

Sorry moderators. I guess i posted my thread in a wrong subforum. Should have posted it under " Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Brakes"
Please move if needed

Davyny1 · 06-15-2022, 02:59 PM

Use a torch to burn it out

OrcaPod · 06-15-2022, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davyny1

Use a torch to burn it out

removal is not the issue.
the issue that i'm facing is to find the replacement bushings which are sold separately (not as a part of sway bar assembly)

LivNowPayL8r · 06-16-2022, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrcaPod

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davyny1

Use a torch to burn it out

removal is not the issue.
the issue that i'm facing is to find the replacement bushings which are sold separately (not as a part of sway bar assembly)

If the bushings are the conventional, "D" shaped bushings, you may be able to source aftermarket pieces from folks like Energy Suspension.

Use an open-ended wrench or caliper to get the diameter and see what is available in that size. It may take some trial and error but is certain to be less expensive than replacing the assembly.

Unspec · 06-16-2022, 03:46 PM

The front bushings are bonded to the sway bar for whatever fucking reason, and the only way to get new ones from BMW is to buy a new sway bar.

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