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Originally Posted by mikerx5
have a friend selling his x and before he does i'd like to take his rb's... he has a 2002 4.4 and i have a 2005 3.0 - any issues with that?
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Yeah, make sure you get everything from him and give him all yours - front & rear wheel arches, door sills, supports underneath, attaching bolts, etc.
The wheel arches are dependent on the RBs so you just can't take his RBs and he can't just take your door sills -they go together.
Tips:
Be careful removing the 4 larger plastic expanding rivets underneath at each end of the door sills as you'll want to reuse them. FYI ... the expanding rivets that come with a new RB kit is too small. Of course, you're not buying a kit but thought its good info. to know.
You'll need to buy enough new plastic blind rivets (mostly for the wheel arches) to install for both his and your vehicles. Part #51717002953 and about 50 cts each at the dealer. (6 per wheel x 4) 24 x 2 cars = 48. (8 per door sill x 2) 16 x 2 cars = 32. 80 blind rivets total and buy a few extras in case of breakage.
I'd buy the plastic rivet gun from NAPA that makes it a lot easier:
NAPAONLINEŽ
When you remove the RBs be careful not to lose the small plastic inserts that help hold the wheel arches to the RB cover. You'll want to re-use them.
Be careful removing the plastic cover that hides the bolts on the RBs. If you damage it enough it won't stay clipped on again.
Here are installation instructions:
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/BM...structions.pdf
Link to DIY:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/b...tallation.html
Good luck and search some threads to see what others have experienced.
