Machine Shop in Orange County

[Max Likhterman]

I am about to start on rear wheel bearing replacement on my BMW 325. I do not have a special BMW tool ( $300) and will try to use tools I have ( not many)
The problem is that the bearing is inside the trailing arm and sometimes regular pullers don't work. I was thinking to take trailing arms/subframe off the car and replace all the bushings together with bearings. And because I don't have a press for bushings I thought of taking all the parts to someone who can swap bearings/bushings for me. Can anyone recommend a shop in Orange County that does that kind of work? I would think regular machine shop should have pullers/press to be able to do that.
I know John Edwards rebuilds engines, does anyone know if he does that kind of work? John?

Thanks,
Max

[Eric Clements]

Most auto repair shops will press bearings if you carry in your trailing arms. A Harbor Freight press is @ $100.

[Steve Towers]

JC's Alignment in Huntington Beach or Andersons in Garden Grove should be able to help you out.

[Max Likhterman]

Thank you everyone! I found Harbor Freight tools ( 3 jaw puller, slide hammer and FWD bearing tool), I'll buy them tomorrow and hopefully they will do it. If not I will take the arms off and then take them to JC's Alignment or Andersons. Thanks for your help!

Thanks,
Max

[Arthur Grant]

I can also highly recommend Unique Auto in Mission Viejo, Chip the guy who owns the place is a charater but honest and has a great crew. German cars are a specialty, alhought his renown if for VW. I am sure he can help you. You will have to be lizard friendly, his waiting room is a giant terrarium with an extensive reptile collection walking in and out.