Shock & Strut Mounts for BMW 3 Series E90 (2006-2011)

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

Rubber mounts in any position of a vehicle are usually designed with comfort and longevity in mind leaving performance as a sacrifice. This kind of sacrifice here at Turner just won't do, so we did what we do best and designed a solid monoball mount.

Our engineering team first wanted to tackle the issue with wear found on rubber mounts. Due to their combination of steel, rubber, and low mounting location, these mounts are a direct target for deterioration and failure. As they are positioned out in the open and exposed to the elements, bonded steel and rubber components inevitably hold moisture, separating as the steel bearing begins to rust. Our solution was to offer a rebuildable mount with a Teflon lined bearing for increased durability, combined with a blue anodized body and melonite coated bushing sleeves for corrosion resistance.

The performance side of these mounts is primarily found in the articulation allowed by the bearing. Rubber mounts do not allow for proper free damper movement, hindering shock performance. By eliminating the deflection found in factory rubber mounts and allowing full shock articulation, this solid monoball design eliminates slop and maximizes shock efficiency and performance, allowing for more predictable handling on the street or the track - with almost zero added noise, vibration, and harshness.

Replaces OE part #: 33526768544

Key Benefits:

• Monoball rear lower shock mount eliminates unwanted deflection, maximizing shock efficiency and performance.
• Allows full shock body articulation for low friction movement and reduced side loading and improved shock wear.
• Designed to work with stock non-M taper seat stud style shocks (not M eyelet mount type).
• Maintains OE shock position

Design features:

• Rebuildable using off the shelf bearings - these are the last rear shock mounts you’ll need to buy
• Includes new hardware
• Made in USA

Housing:

• Billet CNC 6061-T6 aluminum housing, type II anodized for exceptional durability and corrosion resistance

Bearing:

• FK WSSX14T teflon lined spherical bearing
• 440C heat-treated stainless steel ball, 1 ⅜” ball dia.
• 17-4 PH heat-treated stainless steel race
• Self-lubricating PTFE liners are chemically bonded to the inner diameter of the race to offer a very high load-carrying capacity with greatly increased dynamic wear characteristics.
• Static Axial Load Rating: 10,800 lbs.
• Rod End Misalign Angle: 6 degrees

Bearing inserts:

• CNC machined 1144 steel, heat treated and melonite coated designed to maximize ball articulation while offering exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.

This item fits the following BMWs: 
2008-2013 E82 BMW 128i 135i 135is Coupe 
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 335is - Convertible 

Replacing your struts and shocks? Don't forget the bushings! The rubber mounts for the shocks will go bad over time, especially if you drive hard or the roads are particularly rough. The shock mounts locate the front struts and rear shocks to the car - providing a quiet and vibration-free buffer between the road and the cabin. Shock mounts and bushings can wear out just like any other rubber part on the car. This leads to more noise and harshness reaching the chassis and may complicate your new suspension install. When installing new shocks, that is the perfect time to also replace the mounts. There is no additional time to install them, no special tools required, and doesn't take any extra time! If you re-use the original mounts you have the risk of them failing before your next shock replacement, doubling your labor costs. 

This item fits the following BMWs: 
2006-2012 E9X BMW All xi models - 325xi 328xi 330xi 335xi