BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW X Series E53 (2000-2006)

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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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Meyle Heavy Duty Front Left Lower Control Arm - E53 X5
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T#:373707
Part#: 31126769717
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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. 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. For a street-driven car we advise yearly inspection and a full replacement every 3-4 years. For track-driven cars these should be inspected before every event and replaced every two years.

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:
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5

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Suspension Kit
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T#:36303301
Part#: 3147530000/HD
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Rear Upper Control Arm - Left
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T#:594470
Part#: 33326770859
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The control arm keeps the lower wheel straight and contacting the ground. If you have been in an accident or your bushings are beginning to fail, the only solution is replacement. Why not replace it with the same part that originally came on your vehicle?
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Meyle - Ball Joint (Pair) and Press Tool
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T#:40342808
Part#: 33326767748
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$ 243.99 USD
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Available through Turner Motorsport, this product delivers superior German engineering for a smooth, quiet ride and long-lasting suspension performance.

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T#:582923
Part#: T31126769717KT
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$ 848.13 USD
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This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
07-23-2026

$ 848.13 USD

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:

Control Arms
Outer Tie Rods
Sway Bar End Links

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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Kit - E53
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T#:4934912
Part#: 3160500106/HD
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$ 500.99 USD
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Improved design for longer service life: MEYLE-HD parts deliver enhanced durability. No risk of leakage: MEYLE-HD full-rubber bushing with, optimized rubber shape for a significantly longer lifetime. Compared to OE, MEYLE-HD is, technically improved with reinforced inner parts, using, higher quality materials or optimized design solution with a 4-year warranty on all MEYLE-HD parts., Engineered and quality approved in Germany. Kit includes: Left and right upper control arms with HD bushings Left and right lower control arms with HD ball joints Left and right sway bar end links with HD ball joints Includes all mounting hardware Comes with new HD suspension components for OE part # 31121096169 31121096170 31121096315 31121096316 31126760275 31126760276 31126769717 31126769718
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Meyle Front Lower Control Arm - Left - E53
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T#:376278
Part#: 31126760275
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$ 71.99 USD
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Ball joint faces upward