RLCA Bearing Upgrade: An In-Depth Look at the most overlooked piece of the puzzle

This is the last thing that I haven't done on the rear end.

I had it on my EB but not on my 350.

Decisions decisions.

xXANCHORMONXx said:

This is the last thing that I haven't done on the rear end.

I had it on my EB but not on my 350.

Decisions decisions.

Click to expand...

RLCA Bearing on GT350 = must have.

Actually, the front and the rears should have them.

BMR Tech said:

RLCA Bearing on GT350 = must have.

Actually, the front and the rears should have them.

Click to expand...

Just did it last week.

Well worth it

NICE

BMR Tech said:

RLCA Bearing on GT350 = must have.

Actually, the front and the rears should have them.

Click to expand...

Do you mean bearings for the front suspension tension link? I'm surprised nobody makes a bearing for the front suspension on these cars. It was the first mod on both of my e90 M3s.

Dinan part shown:

Ford Racing has recently released a set of upgraded front control arms with brake cooling diverter fins and (I believe) all spherical bearings. I haven't seen a single post about them, so I wonder if it's something to consider to tighten up the feel of the front end of the car.

DennisP said:

Ford Racing has recently released a set of upgraded front control arms with brake cooling diverter fins and (I believe) all spherical bearings. I haven't seen a single post about them, so I wonder if it's something to consider to tighten up the feel of the front end of the car.

Click to expand...

Nope. that kit has been around a while and does not have spherical bearings for the tension (forward) control arm. It's also stock GTPP components.

Radiation Joe said:

Nope. that kit has been around a while and does not have spherical bearings for the tension (forward) control arm. It's also stock GTPP components.

Click to expand...

Thanks, so I wonder what the aftermarket is waiting for??! These cars have been out for awhile now...

DennisP said:

Thanks, so I wonder what the aftermarket is waiting for??! These cars have been out for awhile now...

Click to expand...

There is

cortex has one

For me it's all install. I have installed everything on my own thus far and believe me that is a comprehensive list of suspension upgrades. But I don't have a hydrolic press, and can't rationalize buying a 1-time tool for over $100.

An awesome plug & play solution!

There is a company who we work with (C&D Autotech), that charges $590 for a set of S550 RLCAs that come to you ready to install WITH our BK055 Kit installation already performed. Once you remove your stock units, you can then send them to C&D for a $270 refund.

Here is their FB Page:

https://www.facebook.com/cdautotech/

Here is a very nice write up that Chuck made on the R&R of the S550 RLCA

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Etqwna_ACqjlXTERkW4nMrJm2lbJ8plDO6iQ1viLjwQ/edit

Chuck can be reached by phone, FB or Email.

[email protected]
302-419-8417

BMR Tech said:

There is a company who we work with (C&D Autotech), that charges $590 for a set of S550 RLCAs that come to you ready to install WITH our BK055 Kit installation already performed. Once you remove your stock units, you can then send them to C&D for a $270 refund.

Here is their FB Page:

https://www.facebook.com/cdautotech/

Here is a very nice write up that Chuck made on the R&R of the S550 RLCA

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Etqwna_ACqjlXTERkW4nMrJm2lbJ8plDO6iQ1viLjwQ/edit

Chuck can be reached by phone, FB or Email.

[email protected]
302-419-8417

Click to expand...

That's a great deal, IMO. Way cheaper and more convenient than the usual way...

xXANCHORMONXx said:

There is

cortex has one

Click to expand...

Nice to see the option is available.

Bbarfoot14 said:

For me it's all install. I have installed everything on my own thus far and believe me that is a comprehensive list of suspension upgrades. But I don't have a hydrolic press, and can't rationalize buying a 1-time tool for over $100.

Click to expand...

I bought a press about 5 years ago from HF it's paid for itself at least 20 times.

I've had multiple people from car clubs and word of mouth bring me control arms, sub frames, diff housings and other things from multiple cars.

Does anyone know if the old bushings are flared in one direction? The ball joint press I rented is only large enough to press the old bushings out the same way they were pressed in. I'd like to avoid destroying a set of control arms