Thexton Pilot Pin

SWBOS · 09-19-2020, 05:31 PM

Could someone please let me know what the correct Thexton Pilot Pin is for the MY19 X5. I think I saw a post stating the 499, but Thexton's site list a couple more that say they're compatible too.

Last thing I want to do is crossthread!

Thanks.

LexxM3 · 09-21-2020, 11:33 AM

You need one or a pair spec'd at M14x1.25. I use a pair of these: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/382922302249 or https://www.ebay.com/itm/382922302249 and there are multiple sources (BloxSport has a good reputation and I am also using their forged spacers).

Update: just looked at Thexton website. 499 is DEFINITELY NOT CORRECT. 498 appears to be the right one. Glad you asked ...

Ninefourteener · 09-21-2020, 11:42 AM

I could not for the life of me figure out what a "thexton pilot pin" was..... and I didn't want to sound dumb.... lol

LexxM3 is correct M14x1.25..... but I just called it a "wheel hanger" when I searched on eBay.

After the first time swapping out the wheels and tires..... I realized exactly how heavy those f-ers were. When the new, bigger, heavier ones came in.... I was happy I'd bought this thing. If nothing else, it keeps you from chipping your brake calipers when putting the wheels on.

I cheaped out..... but it works perfectly:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/162398770984

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SWBOS Private First Class 48 Rep 106 Posts Drives: Soon - X5 40i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Thexton Pilot Pin Could someone please let me know what the correct Thexton Pilot Pin is for the MY19 X5. I think I saw a post stating the 499, but Thexton's site list a couple more that say they're compatible too. Last thing I want to do is crossthread! Thanks.
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LexxM3 Colonel 1699 Rep 2,609 Posts Drives: E46M3, G05X5 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Waterloo, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 [0.00]	You need one or a pair spec'd at M14x1.25. I use a pair of these: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/382922302249 or https://www.ebay.com/itm/382922302249 and there are multiple sources (BloxSport has a good reputation and I am also using their forged spacers). Update: just looked at Thexton website. 499 is DEFINITELY NOT CORRECT. 498 appears to be the right one. Glad you asked ... __________________ G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
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Ninefourteener Major 1346 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i, 2020 Alfa 4C Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: American in Belgium iTrader: (0)	I could not for the life of me figure out what a "thexton pilot pin" was..... and I didn't want to sound dumb.... lol LexxM3 is correct M14x1.25..... but I just called it a "wheel hanger" when I searched on eBay. After the first time swapping out the wheels and tires..... I realized exactly how heavy those f-ers were. When the new, bigger, heavier ones came in.... I was happy I'd bought this thing. If nothing else, it keeps you from chipping your brake calipers when putting the wheels on. I cheaped out..... but it works perfectly: https://www.ebay.com/itm/162398770984
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