Bent stabilizer link

[1996 328ti]

My 96.

So I'm flushing brake fluid and giving it a look over.

1. The mount that supports the rear subframe bushing should have 2 bolts securing it to the chassis. Mine has 1 on each side. I've had rear subframe bushings changed twice. Who knows when the 2 bolts were lost?
Regardless, the 2nd tech should have replaced the missing ones. Grrrr!

2. My right front stabilizer link is bent as well as my front sway bar.
I'll address is when I can, but is it any reason to be concerned now?

I also noticed the link on the left is not centered on the bushing mounting the control arm.

Obviously I'm going to replace the links. Is this a DIY job?
I'm wondering if the bar is also bent.

[BimmerBum]

The links are a very easy DIY job. Jack and secure the front. Remove both front wheels. Unbolt the bracket from the control arm and unbolt the link from the sway bar. When you get the old link out transfer the bracket to the new link and reinstall.

The sway bar does not look bent. I just compared your photo to my stock ti bar and the Dinan bar on my Club Sport and they look the same.

You cannot really judge sway bar or link position when the car is not under load. I think everything looks fine.

I carry cheapo links that seem to work great, lemforders that are a little more expensive, and the AKG adjustable links. Let me know if I can help.

[1996 328ti]

I saw links for under $10 at Rock Auto.
I don't know if I trust those.
Replacing both sides with factory parts is just over $75.00.
I like changing everything. Every nut and washer.

So you think just replace the stabilizer links?
Nothing is under tension when off it's wheels?

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by 1996 328ti

So you think just replace the stabilizer links?
Nothing is under tension when off it's wheels?

Yep. When you have both sides off the ground there is no tension. You will notice the slack in everything as you loosen the nuts.