Remove and install the three bushings and ball joints that are pressed into the rear trailing arm. Use this one tool kit for on-vehicle or off-vehicle removal and replacement of the Rear Trailing Arm Bushing, Outer Upper Control Arm Bushing (ball joint) and Outer Lower Control Arm Bushing (ball joint). This tool is designed to work on E36 3-series (except E36 318ti), E46 3-series, E83 X3 and E85/E86 Z4 Coupe & Roadster.

From 1974 to 2019, Bavarian Autosport was one of the premier vendors for BMW and MINI auto parts. We are happy to preserve the Bav Auto legacy by continuing to carry their high-quality products into the future. All Bav Auto parts will remain unchanged in design and sourced from the same OEM suppliers to ensure long-lasting reliability. We trust these parts, accessories, and upgrades so confidently that we back every Bavarian Autosport branded component with a 2-year warranty.

ALTA Rear Control Arms are the ultimate upgrade for your MINI, replacing your rear lateral links with a solid and performance-focused design. These control arms enhance traction and handling while giving you precise control over camber and toe settings. The flexibility of ALTA control arms allows for fine-tuning without the hassle of removing and reinstalling the linkage. Simply adjust the lock nuts and twist the center section to achieve your desired settings.

These control arms are the perfect complement to other suspension products like springs, coilovers, or sway bars.

Key Features of ALTA Rear Control Arms:

• CNC machined from 6061 aluminum rod for durability.
• Heavy texture powder coating for corrosion resistance and added style.
• Teflon-lined spherical rod ends for a solid connection and improved articulation.
• Aircraft-quality spherical bearings for smooth and precise movement.
• Injected Nylon around the ball center for quiet operation as the part ages.

For a comprehensive rear end upgrade, consider purchasing two sets of control arms to replace both upper and lower control arms. This minimizes deflection from the OEM rubber bushings and reduces weight. Please note that on models with Xenon-style headlamps, some modifications to the leveling sensor mounting may be necessary. For additional details, consult your ALTA dealer or our Tech Department.

ALTA Rear Control Arms come with high-quality hardware, including corrosion-resistant spacers and Grade 8 adjustment nuts.

Direct replacement – can be used with either factory or Aftermarket rear anti-roll bar, and returned to standard at any time.

Designed with one aim in mind: to help achieve optimum suspension performance and geometric accuracy, and thus increase the effectiveness of your rear anti-roll bar.

Each heavy-duty, high-articulation rear end link attaches the rear anti-roll bar ends to the lower suspension arm. Replacing the failure-prone, weak plastic OEM links with our rigid billet aluminum links greatly reduces flex and allows a sharp, uncompromised transfer of suspension movement through to the sway bar.

As well as the link itself, extra stiffness and precision comes from replacing the flex-prone stock plastic ball joint with motorsport-spec ball joints. An especially valuable upgrade on older, higher mileage car.

Features:

Manufactured from Aircraft grade T6-6061 aluminum billet.

Complete OE replacements.

Our single-threaded ends make for easy length adjustment in-situ without having to detach and re-attach.

Each heavy-duty, high-articulation rear drop link.

Anodized in signature MMX Gloss black.

Heavy-duty ball joints to ensure a long life span.

Kit complete with everything you need.

Can be used with either factory or Aftermarket rear anti-roll bar, and returned to standard at any time.

Rubber boots for longevity and durability.

After much anticipation, we are pleased to release our lowering spring kit for the BMW M3 G80 platform! Taking our experience from our highly popular F80 springs, the goal with this offering was to lower the M3 by a tasteful amount while keeping ride quality the same or better than stock. After multiple prototypes and valuable user feedback, we believe that we met our goal. 

Our lowering springs are specifically designed to utilize the factory dampers. They are fully compatible with both standard as well as adaptive suspension. Each spring is made in the USA to our unique specifications for rates and geometries. The springs are made of high tensile chrome silicon and each unit is shot peened, pre-set, and 100% tested to ensure all the critical dimensions and rate/loads are within tolerance. The springs are then powder-coated with a stealth black finish for an OEM appearance.

Front Lowering: 1.4"

Rear Lowering: 0.7"

Stock Front Rate: 186 lb./in.

EMD Auto Front Rate: 194 lb./in.

Stock Rear Rate: 608 lb./in.

EMD Auto Rear Rate: 645 lb./in.