ECS BMW Suspension Parts

The ECS Coilover Line was designed with the "daily drivers" in mind! Focused on improving the performance and aesthetics of your vehicle without forgetting comfort. With 32 levels of available damping and height adjustments tailored to each car, ECS coilovers are right in that sweet spot of firm and compliant while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
Includes adjustable front sway bar end links
Integrated camber plates for +/-1.5 degrees of adjustment to dial in your fitment and alignment
Lowering Adjustment of: 1.5" - 4"
Heat treated, progressive rate coil springs. 8k Front 10K Rear
Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs gives your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance
Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load
Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

PRODUCT DESIGN:

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity
Threaded portions are are zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt (finish will vary between clear or black zinc coatings depending on availability)
Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability
Red anodized, billet aluminum spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on the car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches
Self-locking, zinc-coated flanged nuts used for shock & strut shaft pins
Anodized adjustable sway bar end links with heavy duty bushings
Zinc coated strut mount securing nuts included
Rear shock adjuster housings are black E-coated for durability
Zinc-coated lower spring perches
Integrated bump stops and dust boots

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

ECS Tuning Adjustable Damping Coilover Systems are developed in-house, tested and inspected by the Research & Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. The highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology and methods, ensuring the necessary long term product testing was performed on multiple test vehicles in the harshest conditions available.
Fitment:
For vehicles with 5 bolt upper strut mounts

F22, F23, F30, F32, F33, F34, F36

The ECS MINI Coilover Line was designed with the daily driver in mind! Focused on improving the performance and aesthetics of your vehicle without forgetting comfort. With 32 levels of available damping and height adjustments tailored to each car, ECS coilovers are right in that sweet spot of firm and compliant while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: Front is 6kg/mm, Rear is 6kg/mm

PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
Adjustable front sway bar end links
Lowering Adjustment of: 1.5" - 4"
Heat treated, progressive rate coil springs.
Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs gives your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance
Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load
Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

PRODUCT DESIGN:

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity
Threaded portions are are zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt (finish will vary between clear or black zinc coatings depending on availability)
Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability
Red anodized, billet aluminum spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on the car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches
Anodized adjustable sway bar end links with heavy duty bushings
Self-locking, zinc-coated flanged nuts used for shock & strut shaft pins
Zinc coated strut mount securing nuts included
Rear shock adjuster housings are black E-coated for durability
Zinc-coated lower spring perches
Integrated bump stops and dust boots

The ECS Coilover Line was designed with the "daily drivers" in mind! Focused on improving the performance and aesthetics of your vehicle without forgetting comfort. With 32 levels of available damping and height adjustments tailored to each car, ECS coilovers are right in that sweet spot of firm and compliant while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
Integrated camber plates for +/-1.5 degrees of adjustment to dial in your fitment and alignment
Ride height adjustment: 1" - 3.5" drop
Heat treated, progressive rate coil springs.
Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs gives your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance
Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load
Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity
Threaded portions are are zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt (finish will vary between clear or black zinc coatings depending on availability)
Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability
Red anodized, billet aluminum spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on the car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches
Self-locking, zinc-coated flanged nuts used for shock & strut shaft pins
Zinc coated strut mount securing nuts included
Rear shock adjuster housings are black E-coated for durability
Zinc-coated lower spring perches
Integrated bump stops and dust boots

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

ECS Tuning Adjustable Damping Coilover Systems are developed in-house, tested and inspected by the Research & Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. The highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology and methods, ensuring the necessary long term product testing was performed on multiple test vehicles in the harshest conditions available.

The ECS BMW Coilover line was designed with daily drivers in mind! The ECS engineer's focus was to improve the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing ride comfort. Like many top-tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while also providing an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: 8kg/mm (front), 10kg/mm (rear)

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs give your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity Threaded portions are clear zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on-the-car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches Integrated bump stops KIT CONTENTS

ECS Performance Adjustable Coilover System - F2X/F3X (3-Bolt) Front Suspension Installation Hardware Strut Mount Gasket - 31306869890 (2) Spindle Pinch Bolt - 31306798530 (2) Spindle Pinch Nut - 07119905032 (2) Tension Strut Bolt - 31106885777 (2) Control Arm Bolt - 31106797237 (2) Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Ball Joint Locking Nut - 33306787062 (4) CV Axle Bolt - 31206795249 (2) Rear Suspension Installation Hardware Shock to Control Arm Bolt - 07119907372 (2) Shock to Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Shock Mount Bolt - 07119907137 (6) Shock Mount Gasket - 33506866038 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Bolt - 33326762875 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Nut - 33306760349 (2)

The ECS MINI Coilover Line was designed with the daily driver in mind! Focused on improving the performance and aesthetics of your vehicle without forgetting comfort. With 32 levels of available damping and height adjustments tailored to each car, ECS coilovers are right in that sweet spot of firm and compliant while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: Front is 6kg/mm, Rear is 5kg/mm

PERFORMANCE FEATURES:

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
Adjustable front sway bar end links
Lowering Adjustment of: 1.5" - 4"
Heat treated, progressive rate coil springs.
Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs gives your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance
Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load
Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height

PRODUCT DESIGN:

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity
Threaded portions are are zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt (finish will vary between clear or black zinc coatings depending on availability)
Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability
Red anodized, billet aluminum spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on the car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches
Anodized adjustable sway bar end links with heavy duty bushings
Self-locking, zinc-coated flanged nuts used for shock & strut shaft pins
Zinc coated strut mount securing nuts included
Rear shock adjuster housings are black E-coated for durability
Zinc-coated lower spring perches
Integrated bump stops and dust boots

The ECS BMW Coilover line was designed with daily drivers in mind! The ECS engineer's focus was to improve the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing ride comfort. Like many top-tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while also providing an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: 8kg/mm (front), 10kg/mm (rear)

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs give your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity Threaded portions are clear zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on-the-car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches Integrated bump stops KIT CONTENTS

ECS Performance Adjustable Coilover System - F2X/F3X (3-Bolt) Front Suspension Installation Hardware Strut Mount Gasket - 31306869890 (2) Spindle Pinch Bolt - 31306798530 (2) Spindle Pinch Nut - 07119905032 (2) Tension Strut Bolt - 31106885777 (2) Control Arm Bolt - 31106797237 (2) Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Ball Joint Locking Nut - 33306787062 (4) Rear Suspension Installation Hardware Shock to Control Arm Bolt - 07119907372 (2) Shock to Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Shock Mount Bolt - 07119907137 (6) Shock Mount Gasket - 33506866038 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Bolt - 33326762875 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Nut - 33306760349 (2)

The ECS BMW Coilover line was designed with daily drivers in mind! The ECS engineer's focus was to improve the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing ride comfort. Like many top-tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while also providing an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: 8kg/mm (front), 12kg/mm (rear)

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs give your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity Threaded portions are clear zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on-the-car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches Integrated bump stops KIT CONTENTS

ECS Performance Adjustable Coilover System - F2X/F3X (3-Bolt) Front Suspension Installation Hardware Strut Mount Gasket - 31306868240 (2) Spindle Pinch Bolt - 31306798530 (2) Spindle Pinch Nut - 07119905032 (2) Tension Strut Bolt - 31106885777 (2) Control Arm Bolt - 31106797237 (2) Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Ball Joint Locking Nut - 33306787062 (4) Rear Suspension Installation Hardware Shock to Control Arm Bolt - 07119907372 (2) Shock to Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Shock Mount Bolt - 07119907137 (6) Shock Mount Gasket - 33506866038 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Bolt - 33326762875 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Nut - 33306760349 (2)

The ECS BMW Coilover line was designed with daily drivers in mind! The ECS engineer's focus was to improve the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing ride comfort. Like many top-tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while also providing an aggressive look and vastly improved handling.

The ECS Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: 8kg/mm (front), 12kg/mm (rear)

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs give your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity Threaded portions are clear zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on-the-car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches Integrated bump stops KIT CONTENTS

ECS Performance Adjustable Coilover System - F2X/F3X (3-Bolt) Front Suspension Installation Hardware Strut Mount Gasket - 31306868240 (2) Spindle Pinch Bolt - 31306798530 (2) Spindle Pinch Nut - 07119905032 (2) Tension Strut Bolt - 31106885777 (2) Control Arm Bolt - 31106797237 (2) Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Ball Joint Locking Nut - 33306787062 (4) CV Axle Bolt - 31206795249 (2) Rear Suspension Installation Hardware Shock to Control Arm Bolt - 07119907372 (2) Shock to Control Arm Nut - 33326760668 (2) Shock Mount Bolt - 07119907137 (6) Shock Mount Gasket - 33506866038 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Bolt - 33326762875 (2) Control Arm to Wheel Carrier Nut - 33306760349 (2)

This brand new BMW Coilover line from ECS Tuning was designed with daily drivers in mind! Their focus was to improve on the performance and look of the suspension, without forgoing any comfort. Like many of the top tier coilovers, these coilovers feel as smooth and comfortable as a stock setup, while giving you an aggressive look and vastly improved handling, all at a fraction of the price!

The ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System provides a sport-tuned, height, damping, and body adjustable suspension with substantial performance benefits using high-quality materials and coatings to replace your worn suspension, all while giving your vehicle that perfect ride height!

Spring Rates: Front is 8kg/mm, Rear is 12kg/mm

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

32 levels of rebound damping adjustment Adjustable damping, monotube shocks/struts paired with optimized progressive rate coil springs gives your vehicle road-sticking grip with reduced body roll for exceptional confidence in your vehicle's handling. With your vehicle's new, lower ride height the center of gravity is now moved lower, further improving handling performance Adjustable front bodies allow you to set the ride height while maintaining correct spring pre-load Adjustable front and rear bodies allow the shock to operate in the correct valving range, regardless of ride height PRODUCT DESIGN

Strut and shock bodies finished with a durable gloss black powder coat for good looks and great longevity Threaded portions are clear zinc-coated for optimum corrosion protection against rain and salt Coil springs are powder-coated Reflex Silver Metallic finish for durability Red anodized, billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars allow for quick, on-the-car, adjustability with the included spanner wrenches Integrated bump stops KIT CONTENTS

ECS Performance Adjustable Coilover System - E9X (RWD) Front Suspension Installation Hardware: Strut Mount Gasket - 31306772226 (2) Spindle Pinch Bolt - 33326760346 (2) Spindle Pinch Nut - 33326760668 (2) Strut Rod to Cowl External Torx-Head Bolt - 07146954965 (1) Strut Rod to Strut Tower External Torx-Head Bolt - 07146963730 (2) Rear Suspension Installation Hardware: Lower Control Arm Nut - 33306760349 (4) Lower Shock Mount Bolt - 33526764406 (4) Lower Shock Mount - 33526768544 (2) Upper Shock Mount (Upper) - 33506771737 (2) Upper Shock Mount (Lower) - 33506771738 (2) Upper Shock Mount Sealing Grommet - 33506767010 (2)

Upgrade your BMW's suspension with ECS Tuning Adjustable Sway Bar End Links, designed to provide up to 60mm (2.36") of adjustability. These end links allow you to eliminate sway bar preload or fine-tune it for specific racing needs and corner balancing. When installed, they improve drivetrain clearance and enhance sway bar responsiveness by reducing deflection, ensuring superior handling. Perfect for lowered vehicles using springs, coilovers, or air-ride suspension systems, these adjustable sway bar end links allow you to remove unwanted preload caused by changes in the center-to-center distance between sway bar mounting points. By adjusting the end links to a neutral position, you eliminate sway bar preload, enhancing suspension performance in various driving conditions.

The main body of the ECS Sway Bar End Links is crafted from strong, lightweight 6061-T6 billet aluminum and anodized red for superior corrosion resistance. Featuring left and right-hand threaded center sections and machined hex wrench fittings, these end links allow for quick and easy on-the-car adjustments. Zinc-plated hardware ensures secure and lasting adjustments, while the heavy-duty ball joint ends come with weather-resistant rubber boots and stainless steel wire retainers, providing superior protection against salt, rain, and ozone for extended durability. Each kit also includes zinc-plated Nyloc nuts and hardened steel washers for secure installation and improved contact surface on the sway bar.

These end links are designed, engineered, and rigorously tested by ECS Tuning to ensure the highest quality. Whether you have a lowered or stock suspension, these adjustable sway bar end links are the perfect upgrade, offering a high-quality, heavy-duty replacement that fits your specific needs.

Features:

Range of Adjustment: 215mm (8.46") to 275mm (10.82") 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum Construction: Red anodized for superior corrosion resistance Zinc-Plated Hardware: Provides durability and superior corrosion protection Right and Left-Hand Threaded Center Sections: Quick and simple on-the-car adjustments Heavy-Duty Ball Joints(M10x1.5): Weather-resistant rubber boots and stainless steel wire retainers for long-lasting durability

Black anodized billet sway bar end links to replace your flimsy and corroded factory units. Removable hardware for a lifetime serviceable component!

Your factory end link brackets are a one piece design with an integrated stud made of flimsy metal with no coating to protect from the elements. What happens is the end link hardware rusts right to the integrated stud and when you go to remove/replace the end links or brackets they are one strong turn and a snap away from needing to be replaced.

Not only did ECS come up with a stronger solution with a superior resistance to corrosion but went the extra mile to incorporate hardware that can be replaced time and time again so you will never need to replace the brackets themselves. The end link brackets feature chamfers to fit perfectly in factory location and make for a straight forward install. The brackets featuring a slotted area for the bolt head to sit so you don't have the headache of having to get a wrench in the tight space behind the bracket while installing them.

Kit Contents:

A pair of front end link brackets
Hardware needed for installation
Part Design:

Billet aluminum brackets
Zinc coated hardware
Superior corrosion resistance
Large upgrade from factory components

Upgrade your drivetrain performance with ECS Tuning Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushings—engineered specifically for BMW F8x/G8x models and designed to deliver superior power transfer, durability, and driving precision.

Factory rubber differential bushings are built for comfort, absorbing vibrations between the differential and chassis during everyday driving. However, they are a known wear item that degrade over time—especially under spirited or aggressive driving conditions. Many F8x/G8x owners experience premature cracking and wear, leading to excessive drivetrain movement, reduced throttle response, and unwanted wheel hop.

ECS Tuning’s in-house engineered polyurethane differential bushings provide a high-performance solution to these common issues. By significantly reducing drivetrain deflection, these upgraded bushings enhance throttle response, improve handling stability, and minimize wheel hop—resulting in a more connected and controlled driving experience.

Constructed from durable 95A durometer red polyurethane and paired with precision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves, these bushings are built to withstand extreme driveline forces while maintaining street-friendly comfort. Unlike solid or delrin mounts, ECS polyurethane bushings strike the perfect balance between performance and daily drivability—delivering increased rigidity without excessive noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH).

Whether you're carving canyon roads, launching at the drag strip, or simply commuting, these performance differential bushings ensure more efficient power delivery from the differential to the wheels—giving you better throttle modulation, traction, and overall control.

Key Features & Benefits:

Performance polyurethane differential bushings for BMW F8X models
Reduces drivetrain movement and improves power transfer
Enhances throttle response and minimizes wheel hop
95A durometer polyurethane for optimal balance of performance and comfort
CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum inserts with Type II black anodizing for corrosion resistance
Resistant to oil, chemicals, ozone, and road salt for extended service life
Designed to handle high torque loads and extreme driving conditions
Engineered using real-world load data and worst-case operating scenarios
Maintains street-friendly NVH levels compared to solid mounts
Replace worn factory bushings with ECS Performance Polyurethane Differential Bushings and experience tighter handling, improved drivetrain response, and long-lasting reliability.

The rear lower control arms on E82/E9X models are the weakest link in the rear suspension. The arm is made from folded sheetmetal and it bends and deforms easily. Not only will it deform from potholes and curbs, tow truck drivers love to hook onto them without realizing how weak they are. We have seen other race teams complete the box section to make them stronger. A bent arm will throw off the geometry in the suspension, potentially affecting handling and tire wear. These aluminum arms are both lighter and stronger than the factory sheetmetal arms and is the best solution for chronic bending of the stock arm. These are a direct replacement to your stock arms with no changes needed to your alignment. New high-grade hardware is included.

Note: the stock arm is designed from the factory to be intentionally weak. These arms will bend so that something else in the suspension does not break. Our race cars used the stock sheetmetal arm but we replaced them often. We found that it was better to finish a race with a bent arm than not finish due to a catastrophic failure. The ECS arms are still designed to be the weakest link but are far stronger than the factory arm and will not bend as easily.

This item fits the following BMWs:

2008-2013 E82 E88 BMW 128i 135i 1M Coupe
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 330i 330xi 335i 335xi M3 - Sedan
2007-2011 E91 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi - Touring Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 335i 335is 335xi M3 - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i 335is M3 - Convertible

Worn rubber differential mounts will lead to the differential twisting and shifting around in the rear subframe. Not only will this be noisy but it's bad for driver confidence and bad for the chassis as well. Even on fresh rubber bushings the differential has deflection and twist, especially if the car has been modified for more torque. Since the differential is centrally mounted in the rear subframe, with all suspension mounts interconnected, a differential with too much deflection will affect handling and could even damage the rear subframe.

These 88A urethane E46 diff mounts are much stiffer than stock but still not as solid as our Turner aluminum/Delrin bushings. This set will resist twisting much better than the stock rubber mounts. Included are the two front diff mounts and the rear mount in the cover.

The E36/E46 rear trailing arm bushings (RTABs) wear out faster than any other bushing on the car. Worn RTAB will cause excessive toe alignment change and give a 'loose' or 'floaty' feeling in the rear handling. One of the reasons for this is that they over-extend during motion, stretching and twisting the rubber in all directions. These shims sit on either side of the bushing and limit the amount of extension from the bushing. Not only will you get more life from your RTAB but these will help stiffen the bushing during cornering. But during normal driving you will still have all of the comfort of the stock rubber bushings. These part about these bushings is how easy they are to install - simply slide them in place during your bushing install. They can be added to pre-installed bushings too by dropping the trailing arm and removing the cage around the bushing.

Works with stock rubber bushings only (not urethane or Delrin).