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BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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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 Bushings - Revshift-80A (OEM - Black)

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Part#: PCABE30BLACK

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Utilizing high-precision machining technologies and their very own Polyurethane Manufacturing Department, every Revshift product is designed, manufactured, and tested in-house at their Detroit, Michigan facility.

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Control Arm Bushings - Revshift-95A (Street/Track - Green)

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Part#: PCABE30GREEN

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Utilizing high-precision machining technologies and their very own Polyurethane Manufacturing Department, every Revshift product is designed, manufactured, and tested in-house at their Detroit, Michigan facility.

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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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Lower Front Control Arm Kit - Featuring Turner Motorsport Bushings ...

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T#:15677498

Part#: 31126758519-KT

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The front control arms on your E46 will fail at some time or another, since this part is the core of the front ends handling a refresh can greatly improve your driving experience. The question is, why settle for a standard soft bushing replacement? When you install this refresh kit you're adding in Turner Motorsport performance poly FCAB's adding enough stiffness to hold tight in the corners yet just soft enough to add almost zero NVH. Kit contents: Left & Right control arms with pressed in ball joints Turner 80a poly control arm bushings - pre-installed into the brackets All the necessary mounting hardware

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Lower Front Control Arm Kit - Featuring Turner Motorsport Monoball Be...

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Part#: 311267585190-KT

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The front control arms on your E46 will fail at some time or another, since this part is the core of the front ends handling a refresh can greatly improve your driving experience. The question is, why settle for a standard soft bushing replacement? When you install this refresh kit you're adding in Turner Motorsport performance poly FCAB's adding enough stiffness to hold tight in the corners yet just soft enough to add almost zero NVH. Kit contents: Left & Right control arms with pressed in ball joints Turner Motorsport control arm monoball bearings - pre-installed into the brackets All the necessary mounting hardware Turner monoball bearings: Features: Bearing Extremely robust, greaseable, double lip sealed spherical bearing (Rated for 20,000lbf Dynamic, 90,000lbf Static). Housing 6061-T6, anodized housing with needle grease zerk for easy maintenance. In house designed knurled OD to provide the perfect fit for the wide range of housing diameters among brands. Bearing Insert Arm adapter Precision CNC machined Delrin, providing a tight fit between the bearing and the control arm. Performance Instant, crisp steering and braking response. Easy to maintain, long lasting performance. Improved road feel without undesirable NVH.

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Febi Rear Control Arm Bushing - E36, E46, E83, Z4

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Part#: 33321092247

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Upper control arm to subframe bushing

Rogue Engineering Adjustable Rear Control Arms

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Part#: RE.ARCA.2.RE

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Front Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 1

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T#:15777317

Part#: E463112-5-KT

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Symptoms of a worn suspension include a loose and imprecise feel to the steering, excessive shaking through the steering during braking, or sounds like squeaking, whining or grinding from the front when turning at slow speeds. This kit will not only help address these issues but is designed to have superior performance compared to stock, and extend suspension life. Level 1 includes: 2 front control arms 2 front control arm bushings 2 front inner ball joints

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