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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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BMW E9X M3/E82 1M Inner Lower Tension Arm Bearing

T#:5580975

Part#: FLM-E9X-1BLTABI

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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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Rear Lower Control Arm Bearing Set - Outer - E9X M3/E82 1M

T#:5580972

Part#: FLM-E9X-1BLCABO

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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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Lower Tension Arm Bearing - Outer - E9X M3/E82 1M

T#:5580979

Part#: FLM-E9X-1BLTABO

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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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Genuine BMW Front Tension Strut - Left - E82 1 M Coupe, E90 M3, E92 M...

T#:5073

Part#: 31102283575

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This left/driver's front upper control arm - also know as a tension strut or thrust arm. This is the control arm with the outer ball joint pointing down. This is the OE BMW replacement (made by TRW) and fits E82 1M Coupe and E90/E92/E93 M3. This control arm includes the inner pressed in bushing and outer ball joint. A direct replacement from the original manufacturer.

This part can also be used as an upgrade on non-M E82, E9X, and E89 Z4 models. The inner bushing on the M3 arm is a solid rubber instead of the fluid-filled non-M design. This solid rubber part will last longer and be more responsive thanks to less deflection in the bushing. The M3 arm is a direct replacement for the stock non-M part.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i 335d 335i M3 - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 335i 335is M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible

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Genuine BMW Front Tension Strut - Right - E82 1 M Coupe, E92 M3, E93 ...

T#:5074

Part#: 31102283576

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This right/passenger's front upper control arm - also know as a tension strut or thrust arm. This is the control arm with the outer ball joint pointing down. This is the OE BMW replacement (made by TRW) and fits E82 1M Coupe and E90/E92/E93 M3. This control arm includes the inner pressed in bushing and outer ball joint. A direct replacement from the original manufacturer.

This part can also be used as an upgrade on non-M E82, E9X, and E89 Z4 models. The inner bushing on the M3 arm is a solid rubber instead of the fluid-filled non-M design. This solid rubber part will last longer and be more responsive thanks to less deflection in the bushing. The M3 arm is a direct replacement for the stock non-M part.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i 335d 335i M3 - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 335i 335is M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible

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Genuine BMW Rear Camber Link - Left - E82 1 M Coupe E90 E92 E93 M3 ...

T#:15687

Part#: 33322283885

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Genuine BMW Camber Link, Left
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E82 1M Coupe,E82,E90,E92,E93

Genuine BMW Rear Wishbone - Left - E82 1 M Coupe E90 E92 E93 M3 ...

T#:13487

Part#: 33322283545

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GENUINE BMW WISHBONE, LEFT:331050.--

This item fits the following BMWs:
BMW 1 Series - 1 M Coupe
BMW M Series - M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe, M3 Sedan

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Genuine BMW Rear Wishbone - Right - E82 1 M Coupe E90 E92 E93 M3 ...

T#:13488

Part#: 33322283546

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GENUINE BMW RIGHT WISHBONE:331050.--

This item fits the following BMWs:
BMW 1 Series - 1 M Coupe
BMW M Series - M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe, M3 Sedan

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Genuine BMW Rear Guide Rod - Left - E82 1 M Coupe E90 E92 E93 M3 ...

T#:20015

Part#: 33322283547

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This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i 1M Coupe
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive M3 - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible

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Genuine BMW Rear Guide Rod - Right - E82 1 M Coupe E90 E92 E93 M3 ...

T#:19966

Part#: 33322283548

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These M3 rear guide rod arms are an upgrade for the non-M cars. The stock non-M arms are made from sheetmetal spot welded together at the ends. The arm tends to flex and bend under even moderate cornering loads. Factor in gripper tires and more torque and this arm is inadequate for stability and consistent handling. The M3 arms are one piece of aluminum offering greater strength and with a sealed monoball inner bushing that allows the arm to rotate (instead of twisting).

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i 1M Coupe
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive M3 - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible

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Rear Silencer Bracket - Rear - E90, E92, E93

T#:47856

Part#: 18207839479

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Genuine BMW Rear Silencer Bracket, Rear -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E90,E92,E93

Fits BMW Engines including:
S65

Front Upper Control Arm Bushing Set (FCAB) - Group N Race Rubber - E8...

T#:2309

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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Adjustable Rear Upper/Inner Camber Bushings

T#:600206

Part#: 193926-3H

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Nearly every car manufactured in the modern era carries a dark secret – fully-adjustable suspension has been all but eliminated in the name of cost-cutting and assembly-line efficiency. What this means for you is increased tire wear and more frequent replacement, as a “full alignment” consists only of rudimentary toe-angle adjustment. For over forty years, K-MAC has been hard at work developing a solution to this problem with patented innovations in camber/caster plates and bushing kits, allowing easy adjustment and a true “full four-wheel alignment” to be performed by any competent shop. These bushings make camber adjustments possible for the first time, and improve the ability to complete toe angle adjustments. When used in conjunction with the K-MAC Camber and Toe kit and Rear Adjustable Trailing Arms allows full adjustability of the 5 multi-link rear arms and positive location. Bolt-on installation – insertion/extraction tube included! Easily adjusted on the car with basic hand tools Unique failsafe locking hardware – set & forget! High quality elastomer compound resists binding Hardened & nickel-chrome plated centers for maximum bushing life 2x the load area of stock bushings Spiral grease grooves

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IRP Performance Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing - Inner - 8x, E9x, F87...

The lowest arm housing the coil spring

T#:2408498

Part#: IRPRSB-9XMB2

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Enhance road feel and keep your vehicle more planted with these upgraded aluminum bushings. Less play allows for more precise suspension articulation, making for a better performance driving experience.

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Fall-Line Motorsports E9X M3 / E82 1M Adjustable Toe Arm Set - Race ...

T#:28071501

Part#: FLM-E9X-1FRACTOE

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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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Rear Lower Control Arm Cup Subframe Bearing Set - E9X M3/E82 1M ...

T#:5580971

Part#: F8X-1BLCASB

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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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TMS Performance Adjustable Front Suspension Upgrade Kit - E9X, E8X ...

10X Entries Into Our F80 M3 Sweepstakes

T#:1241346

Part#: E9XPERFSUSF2KT

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Having issues with bump steer or sway bar preload in your lowered car? Looking for wider range of suspension adjustability? Look no further! This comprehensive kit contains all of the parts used and recommended by Turner Motorsport to correct, upgrade, and fine tune your suspension to your liking! From roll-center correction to widened range of adjustment over factory eccentric bolts, the parts in this kit have got you covered. Make the most of your BMW by replacing the slop of rubber bushings with spherical bearings and eliminating the limited adjustability of the factory suspension geometry. Kit Contents: Front: Lower Control Arms - Roll center, camber, track width, and headlight leveling adjustability Thrust Arms - Caster adjustment Tie Rod Ends - Bump steer, roll center, and tie rod binding correction Sway Bar End Links - Adjustable height to eliminate preload For more detailed information on individual parts please view the kit contents section at the bottom of the page.

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IRP Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms

T#:2423565

Part#: IRPRSW-9XMMSR

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Featuring Fluro Bearings

Turner Rear Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 2 - E82 1M Coupe, E90/92/9...

10X Entries Into Our F80 M3 Sweepstakes

T#:583093

Part#: T33322283547KT

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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:

Subframe Bushings
Diff Bushings
Control Arms & Bushings
Sway Bar End Links
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