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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Fall-Line Motorsports E9X M3 / E82 1M Adjustable Toe Arm Set - Standa...
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A byproduct of multi-link suspension arrangements is a dynamic change in the car’s alignment settings- when making an adjustment to one attribute like camber, track width and toe will follow. This is especially true for the E9x cars, as the original BMW camber eccentric bolt has an impact on toe as well. Alignments are made faster and simpler when using a set of aftermarket lower arms, enabling the alignment tech to easily reset toe after adjusting camber. The standard toe link kit by Fall Line Motorsports is designed to simplify toe changes at an alignment facility while still keeping cost reasonable. The standard toe link kit keeps costs down by using a traditional jam nut design in a sturdy billet arm. Adjustable threaded rod ends turn into and out of the arm for a wide range of toe adjustment, and enable an alignment technician to easily set toe on a lowered car.
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Fall-Line Motorsports E9X M3 / E82 1M Billet Aluminum Rear Trailing A...
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Rear Lower Control Arm Bearing Set - Outer - E9X M3/E82 1M
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Rubber bushings found in the latest M Cars' rear camber arms are the last weak link in an otherwise rigid suspension. Fall-Line's new lower control arm bearings yield a significant improvement over the factory bushings; as motorsport parts, both strength and longevity were priorities—to do just that, Fall-Line boasts the largest FK spherical bearings on the market—by eliminating rubber from a critical feedback area of the car, you gain control over the tire’s behavior and thereby confidence behind the wheel at the limit. To adequately cope with competition-level load, Fall-Line bearings feature stainless steel spiral locks that offer 360 degrees of clamping force to secure the bearing from any potential movement.
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Rear Lower Control Arm Cup Subframe Bearing Set - E9X M3/E82 1M ...
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Rubber bushings found in the latest M Cars' rear camber arms are the last weak link in an otherwise rigid suspension. Fall-Line's new lower control arm subframe cup bearings yield a significant improvement over the factory bushings; as motorsport parts, both strength and longevity were priorities—to do just that, Fall-Line boasts the largest FK spherical bearings on the market—by eliminating rubber from a critical feedback area of the car, you gain control over the tire’s behavior and thereby confidence behind the wheel at the limit. To adequately cope with the competition-level load, Fall-Line bearings feature stainless steel spiral locks that offer 360 degrees of clamping force to secure the bearing from any potential movement.
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Meyle Control Arm Bushing Set - E88 E82 E9X E84 Z4
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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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Fall-Line Motorsports E9X M3 / E82 1M Front Mono Ball Conversion Kit ...
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Fall Line’s mono ball spherical bearing conversion kit transforms the front steering and suspension feel of the M3. The factory rubber bushing is very large, and is prone to substantial deflection under load, as the M3 is put through its paces. Deflection of the bushing can create unwanted geometry change, steering wobble under braking, and even hysteresis of the thrust arm. The bearing’s housing is precision machine from aluminum, to create a rigid part that allows for the M3’s thrust arm to move smoothly through its range of suspension travel. The improvement in steering and suspension feel is immediate and truly enhances the personality of the M3. *V2 improved design also incorporates hard coat clear anodized finish*
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Lower Tension Arm Bearing - Outer - E9X M3/E82 1M
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By eliminating rubber from a critical feedback area of the car, you gain control over the tire’s behavior and thereby confidence behind the wheel at the limit. To adequately cope with competition-level load, Fall-Line bearings feature stainless steel spiral locks that offer 360 degrees of clamping force to secure the bearing from any potential movement.
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BMW E9X M3/E82 1M Inner Lower Tension Arm Bearing
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BMW E9X M3/E82 1M Inner Lower Tension Arm Bearing is engineered to elevate suspension performance with precision and durability. Developed by Fall-Line, known for their championship-level race cars and premium suspension components, this bearing is a significant upgrade over factory rubber bushings. Designed for motorsport applications, it incorporates FK spherical bearings for enhanced strength and longevity.

  • Superior Performance: Provides a notable improvement over OEM rubber bushings for enhanced control and feedback.
  • Durable Construction: Features the largest FK spherical bearings available, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
  • Enhanced Control: Eliminates rubber components to offer better control over tire behavior and increased driver confidence.
  • Robust Design: Equipped with stainless steel spiral locks for 360 degrees of clamping force to secure the bearing firmly.
  • Long-Lasting: Outperforms OEM rubber variants, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
  • Precision Engineering: CNC machined from high-quality materials in the USA for exact fit and superior performance.
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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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Fall-Line Motorsports E9X M3 / E82 1M Adjustable Toe Arm Set - Race ...
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A byproduct of multi-link suspension arrangements is a dynamic change in the car’s alignment settings- when making an adjustment to one attribute like camber, track width and toe will follow. This is especially true for the E9x cars, as the original BMW camber eccentric bolt has an impact on toe as well. Alignments are made faster and simpler when using a set of aftermarket lower arms, enabling the alignment tech to easily reset toe after adjusting camber. The race toe link kit by Fall Line Motorsports is designed to facilitate rapid adjustments of toe during an alignment, and combined with the tension strut will also enable adjustment of overall track. Not only does this allow for fine tuning of wheel fitment, these arms will allow an alignment shop to make quick work of car setup, even simplifying the camber adjustment process as a result. The race toe links utilize a unique clamp-style fastener system as seen in BMW’s own tie rods and Porsche Motorsport components, tightening the adjustment arm in place with no stretch of the hardware or change of alignment. Less expensive jam-nut designs limit precision and nearly guarantee an alignment change when the jam-nut is tightened. Laser cut lockout washers correctly eliminate the original BMW adjustment, eliminating any unwanted movement in the system.
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