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Control arms, and their integrated ball joints, are some of the most crucial components on a BMW suspension. The control arms literally control the wheel and suspension as they go through their range of motions. They do more than just keep the alignment in a constant spec - they are a vital locating component for the suspension itself. A faulty or worn control arm or ball joint is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem so make sure they are inspected and replaced at regular intervals.

Most control arms for BMWs consist of an inner and outer ball joint made of plastic, rubber, Delrin, or metal and covered in grease with a rubber boot to seal it from the outside. The ball joint rotates and spins as the control arm goes through its movements and that will wear the ball joint and make it loose. The grease inside the housing can also get used up, evaporate, or become contaminated from moisture and foreign particles. As the ball joint becomes worn it can result in excess movement within the housing. Your steering and handling will become less precise and there is usually a light clunking or clicking sound. In rare and extreme cases the ball joint can separate from the control arm completely, leading to a total loss of suspension and steering control. You should have the ball joint play checked annually and replace them every 3-4 years. Most track organizations will not allow a car if they are older than three years.

Control arms also take abuse from impacts and handling forces. Aluminum control arms will generally bend and prevent an accurate alignment. Steel control arms will crack and fracture and require close inspection annually and replacement every 3-4 years.

We sell OE BMW, OEM, and performance upgrade control arms from proven manufacturers. The control arm is so important to a BMW suspension that we insist on only top quality brands and designs and will never sell a control arm based on price alone. We also have upgrade packages with superior designs and better bushing options and we have bundled these together with valuable package savings.

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E30 Complete Front & Rear Suspension Rebuild Kit

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Part#: E30SUPRBM1042KT

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Experience a new level of comfort and control with our Level 3 Comprehensive Suspension Service for your beloved E30 BMW. Say goodbye to clunks, squeaks, and wandering issues plaguing your vehicle's front and rear ends. We provide an all-in-one solution to address these problems, offering superior performance and durability, ensuring your E30 drives better than ever before. Front-End Upgrades: Lemforder Front Lower Control Arms: Replace worn-out control arms with Lemforder precision-engineered components for enhanced stability and handling. Solid Rubber E36 M3 Front Control Arm Bushings: Improve steering feel and responsiveness with these solid rubber bushings, guaranteeing a more connected driving experience. Lemforder Front Sway Bar End Links: Upgrade your sway bar end links to Lemforder for enhanced durability and reduced play, further enhancing your E30's handling. Sachs Front Strut Mounts: Ensure smooth and controlled ride quality with Sachs front strut mounts, providing improved shock absorption and longevity. Lemforder Inner and Outer Tie Rod Assemblies: Replace your tie rod assemblies with Lemforder precision for precise steering and handling. All Required Retaining Hardware: We include all the necessary hardware to ensure a seamless installation, saving you time and hassle. Rear-End Enhancements: Rear Trailing Arm Bushings: Upgrade your rear trailing arm bushings for improved stability and handling characteristics. Rear Stabilizer Links: Replace worn stabilizer links for better control and reduced body roll during cornering. Upgraded Rear Shock Mounts from the E46 M3: Experience improved ride comfort and handling with upgraded rear shock mounts from the E46 M3. ECS Rear Shock Mount Reinforcement Plates: Ensure the longevity and reliability of your shock mounts with ECS reinforcement plates, protecting against deformation. Rear Shock Mount Hardware and Gasket: We provide all necessary hardware and gaskets to complete the installation seamlessly. Rear Subframe Mounts: Enhance rear-end stability and performance with upgraded rear subframe mounts. Differential Bushing: Improve power delivery and drivetrain response with a new differential bushing.

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DTM Style Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Kit - w/ Fluro Motorsport Bearing...

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Part#: IRPDTM-30B

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Upgrade your rear trailing arms with this DTM-style adjustment kit from IRP. This kit replaces the stock bushing side of the rear trailing arm - requires cutting of the rear trailing arm and welding of the new bushings in place. Professional installation is highly recommended.

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Front Control Arm Bracket Kit - E30, E36, Z3

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Part#: TSU9995PB3KT

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Control arm bushing brackets do not typically wear or fatigue. But we sell replacement brackets as a convenience to go with new bushings (press one bushing instead of pressing out the old). For racers it's a great idea to keep a spare set of bushings with brackets on hand since pressing bushings at a racetrack is not ideal. Keep a spare set to avoid hassle and downtime.

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Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB) - Centered Solid Rubber - E30, E36,...

T#:338064

Part#: 31129069035

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Anytime that you replace your front control arms you must replace your control arm bushings. The reason is because it's hard to tell if you're bushings are really bad and they are often destroyed when removed. These are the control arm bushings from the 1996-1999 E36 M3 and have the hole in the center.

These are the stock bushings bushings from the 1996-99 E36 M3 and MZ3 but are a great upgrade for any E30 - 318/325, E36 - 325/323/328, and Z3 -1.9, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0. They have more rubber than the non-M stock bushings. We have found the increased volume of rubber helps the bushings last longer and have better steering response due to less deflection of the bushing. These bushings can actually help reduce vibrations produced by the mass of larger wheels or brakes.

For convenience, we carry the steel bushing carrier brackets (part# TSU9995PB3) with new hardware which will save you downtime caused by pressing out the old bushings and pressing in the new bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is
1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic
1996-1999 E36 BMW M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Coupe M Roadster

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OEM Sachs Trailing Arm Bushing Pair - E30 E10 E12 E21 E23 E24, E28 52...

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Part#: 33329061945

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OEM quality rear suspension bushing replacement. This bushing is a common cause of noise in the rear.

Bushing Diameter: 30MM

Complete Front & Rear Suspension Rebuild Kit

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Part#: E30SUSREF3TMSKT

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Complete suspension refresh - front and rear. Select upgraded components and high quality OE and OEM parts! No more clunks, squeaks, or wandering from the front or tail end of your E30. Address problems all in one service - don't replace another component every few weeks, make it better than new! Level 3 includes: Front: Lemforder Front lower control arms Solid rubber E36 M3 front control arm bushings for improved handling and steering feel Lemforder Front sway bar end links Sachs Front strut mounts Lemforder Inner and outer tie rod assemblies All required retaining hardware Rear: Rear trailing arm bushings Rear stabilizer links Rear shock mounts - upgraded units from the E46 M3 Rear shock mount reinforcement plates for improved mount life and protection from shock mount deformation Rear shock mount hardware and gasket Rear subframe mounts Differential bushing

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Turner Front Suspension Rebuild Kit - Level 1 - E30 325/318 RWD ...

T#:582867

Part#: T31121127725KT2

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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 1 kit replaces:

Control Arms w/ Bushings
Control Arm Brackets w/ M3 Control Arm Bushings

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Turner Front Suspension Rebuild Kit - Level 2 - E30 325/318 RWD ...

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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 2 kit replaces:

Front Sway Bar End Links
Front Upper Strut Mounts
Control Arms w/ Bushings
Control Arm Brackets w/ M3 Control Arm Bushings
Outer Tie Rods

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Turner Rear Suspension Rebuild Kit - Level 2 - E30 325/318 RWD ...

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Part#: T33329061945KT3

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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 2 kit replaces:

Sway Bar End Links
Reinforcement Plates
Shock Mounts & Gaskets
Differential Mount Bushing
Trailing Arm Bushings
Subframe Bushings

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Turner Rear Suspension Rebuild Kit - Level 1 - E30 325/318 RWD ...

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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 1 kit replaces:

Sway Bar End Links
Strut Mounts & Gaskets
Reinforcement Plates
Trailing Arm Bushings
Hardware

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Complete Front & Rear Suspension Rebuild Kit

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Part#: E30SUSRF3KT

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No more clunks, squeaks, or wandering from the front or tail end of your E30. Complete suspension refresh - front and rear. Select upgraded OE and aftermarket components will make it better than new! Address problems all in one service - don't replace ano

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E46 Front Control Arm Swap Kit - w/ E46 Monoball Conversion Bearings ...

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When it comes to drifting, steering angle is the name of the game. Although the E30 and E36 steering angle from the factory isn't awful, it isn't optimal either. Luckily, some savvy BMW enthusiasts noticed similarities between the E46 and E36 front control arms and found a simple swap could yield significant steering angle increases! This method isn't new, but it can be challenging at times to source the exact product that you need. To make this swap more user friendly, we have developed our very own E46 Monoball Conversion Bearings and built this kit to include all common items required to do this job in one afternoon! NOTE (E30 Fitment): Installation of this kit removes the stock sway bar end link mounting locations in the control arm. We recommend running your BMW without a front sway bar or having your suspension professionally modified by a local shop to allow for sway bar mounting tabs to be welded to your front strut bodies. NOTE (E36 Fitment): Installation of this kit removes the stock sway bar end link mounting locations in the control arm. We recommend running your BMW without a front sway bar or swapping to M3 style front struts.

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Basic Monoball Bearing Service Kit

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Part#: 80402KT2

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This monoball service kit is designed to ensure long-lasting performance of your BMW suspension components by providing the correct CV-2 grease and a Schwaben snap-in grease gun nozzle—perfect for proper installation and routine maintenance at every oil change.

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Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB) - Offset Rubber - E30, E36, Z3 (Pai...

T#:338063

Part#: 31129064875

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Anytime that you replace your front control arms (which should be often), you must replace your control arm bushings. The reason is because it's hard to tell if you're bushings are really bad and they are often destroyed when removed. These bushings have the hole off-center to give your car a little more track, caster, and camber. They are a solid rubber bushing that is great for the street. These came as standard equipment on E30 M3s (8/89-later) and 1995 E36 M3s.

For convenience, we carry the steel bushing carrier brackets (part# TSU9995PB3) with new hardware which will save you downtime caused by pressing out the old bushings and pressing in the new bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is M3
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe

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IRP Lock Kit Standard Drift Suspension Kit - E30

T#:401483

Part#: IRPDK30-1

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Looking to upgrade your front suspension to increase the strength and your steering angle for the track? IRP has you covered with their BMW Lock Kit. This kit includes new control arms that are stronger than stock and have monoball ball joints, new tie rod ends that feature steel monoball ball joints as well, new offset control arm bushings, fully adjustable camber plates, roll center/bump steer correction plates, and all new hardware. This enables this kit to be fully plug and play, giving you a much more adjustable front suspension, and increases the total amount of steering angle up to 65 degrees.

This kit is perfect for those looking to build a drift car and ensure their suspension is ready to take on the challenge.

Kit features:

CNC Laser Cut Components
Plug & Play - includes all needed hardware
Increase to 65 Degree (or more) steering angle
Includes Camber Plates
Stiffer offset control arm bushings
Roll Center and Bump Steer Correction Plates
High strength control arms with steel monoball ball joints
Increased length steering tie rods with steel monoball ball joints
DriftAllstar- & EEDC-Tested
Total weight of all components included: 13.5 kg / 29.8 lbs

Fits the following BMWs:
1982-1991 E30 BMW All RWD Submodels

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IRP Lock Kit Pro Drift Suspension Kit - E30

T#:401477

Part#: IRPDK30-2

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Looking to upgrade your front suspension to increase the strength and your steering angle for the track? IRP has you covered with their BMW Lock Kit. This kit includes new control arms that are stronger than stock, are a chromolon tubular system, and have monoball ball joints, new tie rod ends that feature steel monoball ball joints as well, new offset control arm bushings, fully adjustable camber plates, roll center/bump steer correction plates, and all new hardware. This enables this kit to be fully plug and play, giving you a much more adjustable front suspension, and increases the total amount of steering angle up to 70 degrees.

This kit is perfect for those looking to build a drift car and ensure their suspension is ready to take on the challenge.

*This Pro kit offers reduced weight control arms that help this kit shed 2.9 lbs from the standard kit while still remaining just as strong thanks to their chromolon tubular design.*

Kit features:

CNC Laser Cut Components
Plug & Play - includes all needed hardware
Increase to 70 Degree (or more) steering angle (5 degrees more than standard version)
Includes Camber Plates
Stiffer offset control arm bushings
Roll Center and Bump Steer Correction Plates
High Strength chromolon tubular control arms with steel monoball ball joints (2cm wider than standard version)
Increased length steering tie rods with steel monoball ball joints
DriftAllstar- & EEDC-Tested
Total weight of all components included: 12.2kg / 26.9lbs (1.3kg / 2.9lbs lighter that standard version)

Fits the following BMWs:
1982-1991 E30 BMW All RWD Submodels

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