BMW Suspension Parts for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Your BMW's handling is determined by the capabilities and age of your suspension components. Our selected aftermarket performance suspension like coilovers, lowering springs, cup kits, and dampers can improve the handling of your BMW dramatically. With those upgrades comes the needs for proper adjustment; our recommended supporting modifications comes stiffer sway bars, bushings, and adjustable camber/caster plates, to name a few found on this page. Completely build your suspension for the most competitive BMW driving experience, achieve your perfect look, or simply replace your worn suspension with our recommended parts.

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Complete Rear Control Arm Overhaul Package - E39
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T#:338718
Part#: TMS14377
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Is your E39 5-series not feeling as precise as it used to? Do you notice the car wandering more or a loose feeling when cornering? If your E39 has not had the rear suspension overhauled within the last 60,000 miles, your bushings and ball joints are most likely worn. The rubber bushings are the key to the E39's acclaimed ride and handling. When new, the bushings provide a comfortable ride but also contribute to the precise and taut handling. But when the rubber is worn, the motions of the suspension are no longer kept in check, which can lead to the tires running in various angles and directions.

We have put together this package of rear control arms, links, wishbones, guide rods, and ball joints for the E39 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. These are the common wear points on the E39's rear suspension. We only used the correct OEM Lemforder or approved Meyle parts for this kit - nothing that doesn't meet our standards for fitment, performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. And no part substitutes - these are the parts that BMW calls for in your rear suspension.

Included in kit -
33326767748 - lower outer ball joints (with new snap rings) - OEM Lemforder
33326770749 - integral links - OEM Lemforder
33326777424 - guide rods with bushings and ball joints - Meyle
33326767831, 33326767832 - wishbones with bushings and ball joints - OEM Lemforder
Optional - rear swaybar links (because this is an excellent time to replace these too)

Professional installation recommended and a wheel alignment is required. These new parts will do wonders in restoring your E39's handling! You'll wonder why you didn't do this sooner.

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This rear control arm package fits the following BMWs:
12/2001-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 540i
7/2000-2003 E39 BMW M5
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5/64" Solenoid Valve
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Part#: 24636
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Upgrade your BMW's ride control with our 5/64 valve, offering the performance of an electric valve at an affordable price. Ideal for easy height adjustment, this valve ensures efficient ride control with 1/8" FNPT threads, providing versatility and reliability for your vehicle's suspension system.
  • Affordable alternative to electric valves
  • Easy height adjustment for improved ride control
  • Versatile 1/8" FNPT threads
  • Reliable performance for BMW suspension systems
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BMW E2X / E3X / E46 / Z3 - Race Polyurethane Rear Sway Bar Bushing S...
For vehicles with sport suspension
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T#:376409
Part#: PFR5-504-15BX2
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Sway bars transmit cornering forces from the outside wheels to the inside wheels, helping to keep the vehicle flat during cornering. This, in turn, reduces body roll and improves the driver's cornering confidence. OEM rubber sway bar bushings are designed with comfort in mind, allowing the sway bar to articulate while permitting additional movement, leading to less-than-ideal bar retention and causes unnecessary body roll.

Powerflex polyurethane sway bar bushings are firmer than factory rubber bushings, reducing body roll and keeping sway bars in check. Polyurethane bushings won't slop around like OEM bushings, allowing sway bars to function at their fullest potential.

Poweflex is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket suspension bushings. Using state of the art design and manufacturing, all replacement bushings are engineered to out-perform and out-last the ones that came in the car. Each line of bushings is meticulously tested and then re-tested to ensure perfect fitment and enduring quality through the life of the vehicle. A full lifetime warranty backs every one of their products and demonstrates the level of confidence and commitment Powerflex has to their customers. 

This Part Fits the Following BMWs:
1986 - 1994 E32 730i 735i 735iL 740i 740iL 750iL
1989 - 1995 E34 525i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5, Touring
1992-1999 E36 318i 318is 318ti 320i 323i 325i 325is 328i 328is M3
1996 - 2004 E39 Sedan 525i 528i 530i 540i 
1999 - 2001 E46 Convertible 323ci 325ci 330ci
2002-2006 E46 Convertible 325ci 330ci
1998 - 2001 E46 323ci 325ci 330ci M3
2002 - 2006 E46 325ci 330ci
1998 - 2001 E46 Touring 323i 325i
2002 - 2006 E46 Touring 325i 325xi
1998 - 2001 E46 Sedan 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i
2002 - 2006 E46 Sedan 320i 325i 325xi 330i 330xi

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H&R Sport Spring Set - E39 540i Sport
For sedan models with sport suspension
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T#:3700
Part#: 50464
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Front Lowering -.75"
Rear Lowering -0.60"

Enhance the look of your BMW E39 540i sport with a reduced fender well gap. H&R Sport Springs lower the vehicle center of gravity and reduce body roll for better handling. The progressive spring rate design provides superb ride quality and comfort. A lower wind resistance signature will make the vehicle more streamlined and improve gas mileage. If you are only looking to improve one part of your vehicle’s suspension, you cannot go wrong with installing Sport Springs. Fun to drive, H&R Sport Springs are the number one upgrade for your vehicle.

We recommend installing Bilstein Sport shocks with these lowering springs..

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i with the factory Sport suspension; not for Touring

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Rein Rear Sway Bar End Link - E39
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T#:592454
Part#: 33551095532
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Two per vehicle, replaceable individually.
Genuine BMW Front Sway Bar Bracket - E38 740i 740iL 750iL E39 540i M5...
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Part#: 31351090548
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Genuine BMW Stabilizer Support
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E39 M5,E38,E39


Genuine BMW Front Bump Stop
For vehicles without M sport suspension For vehicles with production date from 10/1995. For vehicles without M sport suspension
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Part#: 31331140140
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Meyle Rear Subframe Bushing - E39
For sedan models only
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T#:579247
Part#: 3003331104
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Used on all four corners of rear subframe.

Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Shock Pair -- E39 540i 1997-2003 ...
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Part#: 35-114093KT
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The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Kit includes two front struts. These shocks are for use with lowered springs such as from H&R or Eibach. We do not recommend that you use them with any factory spring, including factory sport package springs. With the increased damping rates from stock you will have much more control over body motions. These will give a much more buttoned down and taut feeling with lowering springs compared to stock shocks.


These shocks fit the following BMWs:

1997-2003 E39 540i
1997-2003 E39 540i Wagon

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OEM Lemforder Front Upper Control Arm - Right - E39 540i M5
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T#:2327
Part#: 31121092610
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This is the Front Right Upper Control Arm for BMW 540i and BMW M5 E39 Chassis 1997-2003.

Control arms begin to wear over time, leading to sloppy control of your vehicle. Anything from knocking, steering vibration, or even loss of vehicle control could occur. An OEM replacement from Lemförder is the perfect option to restore control and suspension quality.

OEM Lemförder is an engineering company that focuses on high-quality, precision manufacturing of critical suspension and steering components. Providing exceptionally high quality parts directly to BMW, as well as 50+ other big name automotive companies, such as Mercedes and Audi, their history of reliability and variety of offered parts makes them one of the biggest names for a go-to OEM parts provider. Lemförder parts place an important emphasis on design, production, and assembly, ensuring maximum reliability. They even coat all parts possible with corrosion protection for extended longevity.

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!


This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 5 Series BMW 540i, 540i Wagon, M5

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Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Shocks & Struts Set -- E39 M5 2000-2003 ...
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T#:384735
Part#: 35-114093KT1
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The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Kit includes two front struts and two rear shocks. These shocks are for use with lowered springs such as from H&R or Eibach. We do not recommend that you use them with any factory spring, including factory sport package springs. With the increased damping rates from stock you will have much more control over body motions. These will give a much more buttoned down and taut feeling with lowering springs compared to stock shocks.


These shocks fit the following BMWs:

1997-2003 E39 540i sedan/wagon
2000-2003 E39 M3

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Turner Motorsport Pre-installed Front Monoball Bearing Kit
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Part#: 022012TMS11
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BMW’s are known to have failure prone front thrust arm bushings.  The flexible rubber bushings, even those found in M performance models, allow significant movement of the front wheels to maximize daily driving comfort, but also allow considerable alignment change.  This results in a disconnected and numb road feel, standing between you and a confidence inspiring driving experience. Eventually the fluid filled rubber bushings fatigue and crack due to continual deflection and ozone degradation, and eventually the damping fluid leaks out resulting in complete failure.

For the enthusiast looking for superior performance and longevity with a crisp, confidence-inspiring driving experience, our sealed ball joint monoballs are the best solution available!  Our experience with spherical front control arm ball joints goes back to those we designed and used in our IMSA E90 328i and E92 M3 race cars (GS class Champions in 2011). We wanted to offer as many BMW owners possible a similar level of handling, precision, and control for the track and street.

Utilizing a sealed OEM BMW ball joint for exceptional quality and durability, making them completely at home on both the street and track with no compromise.  We have done extensive street, autocross, and track testing to ensure the ball joint used in this bushing design excels in each setting. The advantage of a sealed ball joint is that it eliminates all unwanted deflection while still allowing complete bind-free movement throughout suspension travel, resulting in exceptional control of wheel alignment.  What you get is superior steering precision, turn-in response, direct braking feedback, and better handling.

In short, if you're seeking the ultimate in precise, predictable handling and control, with crisp braking response and a long service life that’s equally at home on the street or track - look no further. We have you covered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We offer these control arms with the monoball bearings pre-installed for your convenience. Since BMW recommends the control arms be replaced for every other bushing change, we prefer to sell these as a pre-assembled set. The bushings are also available separately if you wish to source your own control arms.

 

Control Arm Bearing

  • CNC machined corrosion resistant 304 Stainless steel shell, bolt sleeves, & snap rings
  • Sealed spherical ball joint for long service life & maintained OE fitment
  • Suspension pre-load is no longer required when torquing the control arm hardware

 

Thrust Arm Bearing:

  • OEM BMW sealed, greased ball joint for exceptional durability and service life, even in the most severe operating conditions
  • 6061-T6 anodized housing for excellent corrosion resistance
  • Proprietary Turner designed knurled OD to provide the perfect fit for the wide range of thrust arm bore diameters among brands
  • CNC machined 304ss, providing a precision fit between the ball joint and the subframe

 

Benefits of Both:

  • Nearly instantaneous, crisp steering and braking response.
  • Maintenance free, long lasting performance.
  • Improved road feel without undesirable NVH.
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