BMW Suspension Bushings & Mounts for BMW E90 M3 S65 4.0L

BMW’s are known to have failure prone front thrust arm bushings.  The flexible rubber bushings, even those found in M performance models, allow significant movement of the front wheels to maximize daily driving comfort, but also allow considerable alignment change.  This results in a disconnected and numb road feel, standing between you and a confidence inspiring driving experience.  Eventually the fluid filled rubber bushings fatigue and crack due to continual deflection and ozone degradation, and eventually the damping fluid leaks out resulting in complete failure. 

For the enthusiast looking for superior performance and longevity with a crisp, confidence-inspiring driving experience, our sealed ball joint monoballs are the best solution available!  Our experience with spherical front control arm ball joints go back to those we designed and used in our IMSA E90 328i and E92 M3 racecars (GS class Champions in 2011).  We wanted to offer E31, E32, E34, E38, E39, E53, E60, E63, E64, and E83 owners similar levels of handling precision and control for the track and street. 

The bearing housing is precision CNC machined from 6061-T6 anodized aluminum and features a knurled OD to ensure a perfect press fit, and utilize a sealed OEM BMW ball joint for exceptional quality and durability, making them completely at home on both the street and track with no compromise.  We have done extensive street, autocross, and track testing to ensure the ball joint used in this bushing design excels in each setting.  The advantage of a sealed ball joint is that it eliminates all unwanted deflection while still allowing complete bind-free movement throughout suspension travel, resulting in exceptional control of wheel alignment.  What you get is superior steering precision, turn-in response, direct braking feedback, and better handling.

In short, if you're seeking the ultimate in precise, predictable handling and control, with crisp braking response and a long service life that’s equally at home on the street or track - look no further. We have you covered.

We offer these thrust arms with the monoball bushings pre-installed for your convenience. Since BMW recommends the control arms be replaced for every other bushing change, we prefer to sell these as a pre-assembled set. The bushings are also available separately if you wish to source your own control arms.

Features:

Bearing housing

• Precision CNC machined from 6061-T6 blue anodized aluminum
• Knurled OD to provide the perfect fit for the wide range of thrust arm bore diameters among brands.
• CNC machined 304ss ball joint sleeve inserts, providing a precision fit between the ball joint and the subframe. 

Bearing

• OEM BMW sealed and greased ball joint for exceptional durability and service life.

Performance

• Nearly instantaneous, crisp steering and braking response.
• Maintenance free, long lasting performance. 
• Improved road feel without undesirable NVH.

Sold as a pair for RWD models only.

Click here for installation instructions.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i 1M Coupe
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i 335d 335i M3 - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 328i - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 335i 335is M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible
2009+ Z4 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Z4 sDrive30i Z4 sDrive35i Z4 sDrive35is

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.

If you're installing racing rear shocks with a spherical bearing end you will need this adapter mount for the top of the rear shock. Spherical or rod-end bearings are common on race shocks but they are somewhat universal and mounts are not usually included. We designed and engineered these mounts for our E9X M3 and E90 328i IMSA/CTSCC racecars. Our cacing upper shock mount is machined out of aircraft grade aluminum with a tough anodize finish and high grade hardware. Due to the wide variety of spherical bearings and rod-ends found on race shocks, the bushing kit is sold seperately (see chart for bushing sizes).

Bearing Spacer Chart
	Bushing Kit Part#	B=Bore Dia.	W=Ball Width
	TSU9007B15	15 mm	12 mm
	TSU9007B50	.500" inch	.500" inch>

E9X Racing Rear Spherical Upper Shock Mount Instructions

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