Tension Strut Bushing upgrade; is alignment needed?

sauceonside · 06-04-2021, 10:40 AM

I'm replacing my tension struts with OEM F22 tension struts (not upgrading to the M4 ones).

Before the swap, I am going to replace the stock bushings in the new tension struts with Millway monoball bushings (link below).

Question: Will I need an alignment after adding the monoball tension strut bushings?

I'm aware alignment is essential when swapping the LCAs with M ones, and I've done that already. However, not clear if alignment is again required when swapping OEM tension strut bushings. Thank you!

Bushing part link: https://www.millway.se/front-control...w-f20-f30.html

FaRKle! · 06-04-2021, 04:50 PM

It's not critical, but it's a good idea. The stock bushing has the bolt hole offset from the center of the bushing a bit, while all the monoballs have it right in the center so switching will give you a bit more caster than before.

HP Autosport · 06-05-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sauceonside

I'm replacing my tension struts with OEM F22 tension struts (not upgrading to the M4 ones).

Before the swap, I am going to replace the stock bushings in the new tension struts with Millway monoball bushings (link below).

Question: Will I need an alignment after adding the monoball tension strut bushings?

I'm aware alignment is essential when swapping the LCAs with M ones, and I've done that already. However, not clear if alignment is again required when swapping OEM tension strut bushings. Thank you!

Bushing part link: https://www.millway.se/front-control...w-f20-f30.html

If none adjustable, it's a good idea to check from toe and camber. Most of the time you can get a way without it.

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sauceonside Private 31 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2017 240i MT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Metro-West iTrader: (0)	Tension Strut Bushing upgrade; is alignment needed? I'm replacing my tension struts with OEM F22 tension struts (not upgrading to the M4 ones). Before the swap, I am going to replace the stock bushings in the new tension struts with Millway monoball bushings (link below). Question: Will I need an alignment after adding the monoball tension strut bushings? I'm aware alignment is essential when swapping the LCAs with M ones, and I've done that already. However, not clear if alignment is again required when swapping OEM tension strut bushings. Thank you! Bushing part link: https://www.millway.se/front-control...w-f20-f30.html
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