BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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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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Control Arm Bushing
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URO - Corporate Logo
T#:592630
Part#: 33321136311
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$ 7.99 USD
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Used in the rear axle housing, connecting to the lower rear control arm. Priced each, used on both the driver & passenger side. A worn rear trailing arm bushing will often times cause the back end of the vehicle to feel sloppy and disconnected.
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Rogue Engineering - Corporate Logo
T#:34885415
Part#: RE.ARCA.2.RE
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$ 395.00 USD
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Meyle High Durability Rear Trailing Arm Bushing - E36 E46 E83 ...
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Meyle HD - Corporate Logo
T#:361104
Part#: 33326770786
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Bushings tends to wear over time and split or even break free from the internal sleeve, causing excessive movement and sloppy control feel. Meyle HD bushings are the perfect option to improve your suspension.

Meyle is a German brand in business since 1958 and all of their products are TUV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards. Heavy Duty components are designed to provide significantly long lifespans than other aftermarket and stock OE components. Each part includes a 4 year warranty.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

Fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW All Submodels
2000-2006 E46 BMW Non-M
2003-2010 E83 BMW X3

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T#:60253
Part#: 33322227078
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Genuine BMW Trailing Arm, Right
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E36


Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:6683676
Part#: 31121130781
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$ 1,188.99

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Taken from the later production E30 M3s, this aluminum control arm is very lightweight compared to their steel counterparts. Left side
Febi - Corporate Logo
T#:55965841
Part#: 2227287
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$ 9.99 USD
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This Febi front lower control arm bushing is the perfect factory-grade solution to tighten up your front suspension.

Trailing Arm Bushing - Priced Each
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Meyle - Corporate Logo
T#:594607
Part#: 33326771828
Ships on Oct 13, 2026
$ 14.99 USD
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Bushing located in the rear lower position of the rear trailing arm. Priced Each. Used for both driver and passenger sides.
Rein Rear Control Arm Bushing - E36, E46, E83, Z4
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Rein - Corporate Logo
T#:363435
Part#: 33321092247
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$ 28.99 USD
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Upper control arm to subframe bushing

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T#:15478733
Part#: 33321092247
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If you're experiencing a less than stellar ride, a shaky steering wheel or suspension noise, your control arm bushings might need replaced.