Suspension mounts are designed to absorb the energy of the shocks and springs and isolate road harshness from the chassis. But over time the original rubber mounts will crumble and fail. We have stock mounts and bushings as well as a wide selection of upgraded and heavier-duty for performance street cars. We also offer a full selection of race only bushings and mounts. Simply choose your car below. Included here you will find rear shock tower mounts, front strut mounts, subframe mounts, lower control arm bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, and more.
Available for the following BMWs: (click icon to change BMW)
Front Upper Spring Perch With Bearing - E38, E39, E46 M3, E60 M5
(more info) If you are removing or changing the front struts or springs or replacing the upper strut mount, NOW is the perfect time to replace this upper spring perch. BMW calls it a "upper spring pocket with axial cage bearing". It's really the upper spring plate with the bearings sandwiched between two plastic collars. The bearing insert is a common wear item becoming noisier, and gritty, or will just fail completely. You won't feel that they're bad from driving the car but you may hear clunking or popping sounds from the front struts. You can replace the rubber mounts on the car but don't leave this part out! It may be just as worn and you won't want to put them back in the car. These are sold individually, so be sure to get two for your car.
Upper Bearing Perch Applications:
1994-2001 E38 740i, 740iL, 750iL
1997-2003 E39 528i, 530i with EDC - electronic damping control - suspension only
1997-2003 E39 540i, M5
2001-2006 E46 M3
2000-2003 E52 Z8 Roadster, Alpina Roadster
1999-2006 E53 X5, including 3.0, 4.4i, 4.6is
2006-2010 E60 M5
2006-2010 E63, E64 M6 coupe, cabrio
2002-2008 E65, E66 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760Li
2006-2008 E85, E86 Z4 M Roadster, M Coupe
Part #: 31331090612
(31-33-1-090-612)
Price: $12.25 (USD)
Front Upper Strut Mount - E39 540i M5 and Z8
(more info) Upper shock mounts and bearings are good to replace while replacing front shocks. It is easier and often less expensive to replace them preventatively than to have them fail shortly afterward and have to take apart the whole suspension a second time. This front shock tower bearing fits BMW E39 540i M5 and Z8.
It's also a good idea to replace the upper spring plate and bearing at the same time. Often, these bearings are worn out and should not be put back in the car. See below for the link to add these to order too.
This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i M5
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i 530i - only for cars with EDC - electronic damping control E52 BMW Z8 Z8 Alpina
Part #: 31331091708
(31-33-1-091-708)
Price: $58.00 (USD)
Rear Ball Joint - E38 E39 E60 E63 E65 E53 X5 Z8
(more info) This sealed ball joint is in the lower rear outer control arm (swing arm) and is the primary weak point of the rear suspension. This one ball joint takes a lot of twisting and deflection so this is usually the first bushing to wear out. When it does, you have a 'loose' or disconnected feeling in the rear alignment. You can restore your car's stability by replacing this ball joint and also evaluating the other components in the rear suspension (upper wishbones and guide links). This part is made by Lemforder, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, and is a perfect fit and excellent quality. A new snap ring is included for your convenience. Beware of non-OEM brands at cheap prices that will not perform at the same standards as BMW intended.
Sold per ball joint/bushing. Order two for both sides.
This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 540i M5
2004-2010 E60 BMW 525i 525xi 530i 530xi 528i 528xi 528i xDrive 535i 535xi 535i xDrive 545i 550i M5
2004+ E63 BMW 645ci 650i M6
1995-2001 E38 BMW 740i 740il 750il
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i X5 4.4i X5 4.6is X5 4.8is
2000-2003 E52 BMW Z8 E65 BMW 745i 745li 750i 750li 760i 760li
Suspension Bushings and Mounts
