BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW 1 Series E82 (2008-2013)

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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 Right Curved Tension Strut - E82/88 E9X ...
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The original factory bushings are fluid filled and rely on the fluid to absorb vibration and resist deflection. When the fluid is gone the rubber left over cannot match the original bushing's strength. The left over rubber is not stiff enough to resist the movements from the suspension. The result is a lot of vibration and reduced feedback and response from the steering. 

Meyle has addressed this issue with bushings that are not fluid-filled. The bushing is made of solid rubber that will last longer than the original bushing and is a bit stiffer than new originals for better response and feel. The lack of play from the solid rubber design will mean sharper steering, restoring much of the car's precision and 'connected' feel. 

This control arm comes with the Meyle HD bushings already pressed in. This makes for an easy swap out-swap in install. These arms replace the existing stock upper control arms - otherwise known as a tension strut or strut support arm. It's the arm with the twist. 

Meyle is a German brand in business since 1958 and all of their products are TUV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards. All Meyle HD parts come with a 4-year, unlimited mileage warranty. 

Features:

  • 4 Year Warranty

  • All metal ball joints are more reliable and longer lasting than stock

  • Bushings are solid rubber rather than fluid filled, providing longevity and handling feel improvements

This item fits the following BMWs:
2007-2013 E82/88 BMW All submodels
2006-2009 E9X BMW Non-M

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Meyle Heavy Duty Front Left Curved Tension Strut - E82/E88 E9X ...
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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!

Features:

  • 4 Year Warranty

  • All metal ball joints are more reliable and longer lasting than stock

  • Bushings are solid rubber rather than fluid filled, providing longevity and handling feel improvements

Fits the following BMWs:
2006-2013 E9X BMW RWD Non-M
2007-2013 E82/88 BMW 128i 135i

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Meyle Control Arm Bushing Set - E88 E82 E9X E84 Z4
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Part#: 31120393540
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Meyle is a Turner trusted aftermarket replacement brand. There is nothing more disheartening than driving a vehicle that needs new bushings. Reinvigorate your driving feel today by replacing your bushings!

If you're looking for a more track friendly setup and are not interested in pressing in your own bushings, check out our Turner e82 e88 e9x e84 z4 Thrust arm monoball upgrades! 

However, if you're looking for a caster adjustable bushing, SPL Parts makes caster adjustable bushings

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Front Upper Control Arm Bushing Set (FCAB) - Group N Race Rubber - E8...
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Part#: E9X-GPN-UCAB
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These are the factory BMW Motorsport Group N high performance front upper control arm bushings. These heavy duty rubber bushings are stiffer than the stock bushings to improve steering feel and improve handling. They are great for track use - and Grand Am Cup legal! - yet can also be used on a street driven car - please note these will not be as compliant as the stock rubber bushings. These are for the control arm with the ball joint pointing down, sometimes referred to as the thrust arm or tension strut.

Price is for the pair of bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i 1M
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i 335d 335i M3 - Sedan
2006-2011 E91 BMW 328i - Wagon
2007-2012 E92 BMW 328i 335i 335is M3 - Coupe
2007-2012 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible
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Meyle HD Front Suspension Refresh Kit - E82 E9x
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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 #: 31124036269 31124036270 31126763699 31126763700 31126763703 31126763704 31126763707 31126763708 31126769797 31126769798 31126769801 31126769802 31126770849 31126770850
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Rear Toe Arm Bushing - Inner + Outer - Group N Race Rubber - E82, E9X...
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T#:12075
Part#: E9X-GPN-TOE
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These BMW Motorsport Group N Bushings replace all of the bushings on the factory toe control arm (also known as the track strut). These inner and outer bushings feature a heavy duty rubber that is stiffer than stock. The stiffer bushing reduces deflection and twist in the arm, leading to more stable handling and faster response in the suspension. These bushings are great for track use and legal for some racing classes yet can also be used on a street driven car where extra ride harshness can be tolerated.

Sold as a set of 4 - two bushings for each toe arm.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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Rear Guide Rod, Upper Link Bushing - Outer - Group N Race Rubber - E8...
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T#:3093
Part#: E9X-GPN-FOLB
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These are BMW Motorsport Group N Rear Outer bushings for the Guide Rod and Upper Link (Wishbone). This is a heavy-duty rubber that is stiffer than stock to resist deflection and twist in the arm. You'll have more stable handling and faster response in the suspension. These bushings are great for track use and legal for some racing classes yet can also be used on a street driven car where extra ride harshness can be tolerated.

Sold as a set of 4 -
2 Upper Link Outer Bushings,
2 Guide Rod Outer Bushings

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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