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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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Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit - Front - G20 G22/23/26 G29 A90/91...
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An underrated component of a proper driver's suspension the monoball kit (tension strut ball joint kit in today's terminology), is a remnant of an era when road feel was something desirable and sought after. Drivers wanted the visceral feel of being connected to the road as the road-racing heritage of BMW M demanded. Dinan embraced this and over the years mastered its craft into a kit that not only satisfied the desire for proper road feel but also made it livable for everyday driving. While stock suspension properties may have swayed from its golden era lineage to more mainstream ideals, Dinan is here to correct those mistakes for those that want a more M-passioned BMW experience. The Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit provides responsiveness you can feel by replacing the rubber bushings in the thrust arms with precision ball joints and machined aluminum housings. Improves responsiveness by eliminating the deflection inherent in the stock rubber bushings while also reducing brake shimmy. The quietest bearings on the market are virtually noise-free so you can live with them every day. These are the only bearings on the market that are sealed using a rubber boot to keep out dirt and road grime stopping them from wearing out prematurely. Features: Improved steering responsiveness. Reduces brake shimmy. Nylon-lined bearings for quiet operation. Machined aluminum housings. Sealed bearings.
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Rear Suspension Link Kit
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These high-performance rear toe links are designed to eliminate the vagueness and flex associated with the stock linkages, which used rubber bushings and an alloy designed to flex under load. During hard acceleration and braking, this can actually change the toe angle, and cause the car to feel unstable during hard cornering. The flex is eliminated by utilizing Teflon coated, machined steel rod ends with billet aluminum rod for the links. The Rods have been machined with a hex in the center to aid adjustment.
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Dinan Performance Negative Camber Control Arms - FXX 528i/535i/550i 6...
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Add negative camber to the front wheels of your BMW to increase the stock handling limitations and reduce the issues with outer tire wear during hard cornering. The increased camber adjustment allows for more responsive turn-ins and can slightly reduce the tire wear on the outer edge of the tire.

Benefits:

  • Replaces front upper control arms with ones that increase negative camber up to -0.5 degrees
  • Improves grip of front tires
  • Evens out tire wear during aggressive cornering

For over 35 years, Dinan has been America's premier tuning company, pioneering advancements in BMW modification while retaining a focus on balanced performance that preserves the original character and driving feel that a BMW offers. When you install a Dinan part on your car, know that it's not only carefully developed and tested, but that Dinan stands behind it with a four year, 50,000-mile warranty. Dinan believes so fully in their “total package” approach that once your car has been fitted with enough of their parts, they celebrate your conversion from stock to Dinan with an exclusive trunk badge, displayed proudly by BMW enthusiasts everywhere. This setup is worth 1 point towards your Dinan badge.

Fits the Following BMW's:

2011+ F13 BMW 640i 640iX 650i 650iX 650iX 4.0 650iX 4.4
2012+ F12 BMW 640i 640iX 650i 650iX 650iX 4.0 650iX 4.4
2011 - 2016 F11 BMW 520i 523i 528i 528iX 530dX 530i 535i 535iX 550I
2010 - 2016 F10 BMW 520i 523i 528i 528iX 530i 535i 535iX 550i 550iX Hybrid 5 M5
2009 - 2016 F07 BMW 528i 535i 535iX 550i 550iX 550iX 4.0 550iX 4.4
2013+ F06 BMW 640i 640i xDrive 650i 650i xDrive ALPINA B6X
2010 - 2015 F04 BMW Active Hybrid 7 Active Hybrid 7L
2010 - 2015 F03 BMW 7 Series Sedan F01/F02 Protection versions 750LiS 760LiS
2011 - 2015 F02 BMW Long Wheelbase 740Ld xDrive 740i 740Li xDrive 750Li 750Li xDrive 760Li Active Hybrid 7
2008 - 2010 F02 BMW Long Wheelbase 740Li 750Li 750Li xDrive 760Li ALPINA B7L ALPINA B7LX
2011 - 2015 F01 BMW 740i 750i 750i xDrive
2008 - 2010 F01 BMW 740i 750i 750i xDrive ALPINA B7 ALPINA B7X

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F22, F3X Dinan Monoball Front Thrust Arm Bushings (Pair)
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For someone looking for superior performance and longevity these sealed monoball bushings are the best upper thrust bearing you can buy for an F22 2-series or F3X 3/4-series. The advantage of a monoball bearing is that it will not deflect under load. All of the rubber bushings move in all sorts of directions and that changes your alignment, especially when used with big brake kits or when driven hard. The condition worsens as the bushing wears out. The Dinan monoball sits in a CNC machined aluminum housing which has zero deflection. The monoball allows complete freedom of movement but only at the desired angles. What you get is superior steering precision, better handling from more consistent alignment, and almost infinite bushing life. And thanks to the inner liner and sealed rubber boots there's none of the extra noise or reduced service life of fully solid race bushings. 

We strongly advise using these with new control arms. BMW recommends that the bushings be replaced only once per set of control arms. So if your thrust arm bushings have been replaced already then we do not recommend re-using the arms. The other reason is that the aluminum arms stretch over time which will make the bushings loose inside the arm. Other manufacturers recommend filling the stretched arms with paste but replacing the control arm is the better solution.

For over 35 years, Dinan has been America's premier tuning company, pioneering advancements in BMW modification while retaining a focus on balanced performance that preserves the original character and driving feel that a BMW offers. When you install a Dinan part on your car, know that it's not only carefully developed and tested, but that Dinan stands behind it with a four year, 50,000-mile warranty. Dinan believes so fully in their “total package” approach that once your car has been fitted with enough of their parts, they celebrate your conversion from stock to Dinan with an exclusive trunk badge, displayed proudly by BMW enthusiasts everywhere.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2014+ F22 F23 BMW 228i M235i
2012+ F30 BMW 320i 328i 335i - Sedan
2012+ F32 BMW 428i 435i - Coupe
2013+ F33 BMW 428i 435i - Convertible
2012+ F34 BMW 328i 335i - Gran Turismo
2012+ F36 BMW 428i 435i - GranCoupe

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F80, F82, F83, F87 Dinan Monoball Front Thrust Arm Bushings (Pair) ...
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For someone looking for superior performance and longevity these sealed monoball bushings are the best upper thrust bearing you can buy for an E82 1-series or E9X 3-series. The advantage of a monoball bearing is that it will not deflect under load. All of the rubber bushings move in all sorts of directions and that changes your alignment, especially when used with big brake kits or when driven hard. The condition worsens as the bushing wears out. The Dinan monoball sits in a CNC machined aluminum housing which has zero deflection. The monoball allows complete freedom of movement but only at the desired angles. What you get is superior steering precision, better handling from more consistent alignment, and almost infinite bushing life. And thanks to the inner liner and sealed rubber boots there's none of the extra noise or reduced service life of fully solid race bushings.
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Dinan Performance Rear Suspension Link Kit - F90 M5
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Dinan's high-performance Rear Suspension Link Kit adds precision and predictability at the limit.

The stock rear toe link setup is built with rubber bushings and a curved forged alloy rod which can easily flex. During hard acceleration and braking, this flex allows the rear wheels to have excessive toe change which ultimately causes the car to be unstable. Dinan stops the flex by replacing the rubber bushings with Teflon-lined machined steel rod ends that significantly reduce pliability while also swapping out the OEM curved bar with a stouter billet aluminum arm, thus adding stability. Like the rear toe links, the stock front trailing links also incorporate rubber bushings. Flex in these bushings allows the rear wheels to behave sloppily under heavy loads. Dinan adds precision by replacing these links with billet aluminum arms and precision ball joints just like the ones found in the Dinan front monoball kit.

Have confidence in your F90 M5 when pushing the envelope without worry of erratic suspension play or sacrificing ride quality and comfort. Whether it be at the drag strip doing quarter mile runs or simply getting the jump off the line at a stop light the end result with Dinan's Rear Suspension Link Kit is a more stable and planted driving experience when pushing the car to its limits.

Benefits of the Dinan Rear Suspension Link Kit for the BMW F90 M5:

Replaces the stock rear toe link & rubber bushings with a precision machined black-anodized aluminum arm and racing-quality rod ends.
Rod-ends are Teflon-lined for quiet operation.
Rubber boots protect rod ends from environmental damage for long-lasting performance and removes the need for constant cleaning.
Replaces the stock forward lower trailing link & rubber bushings with a precision machined black-anodized aluminum arm and precision ball joints.
Bearings are nylon-lined for quiet operation.
Dramatically improves vehicle stability during hard cornering.
Improves response by eliminating the deflection of the rubber bushings.

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Tension strut ball joint kit
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Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit; F10 M5, F06/F12/F13 M6
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Dinans strut ball joint kit gives you an extra length of responsiveness while giving you noise-free comfort! Protected with a rubber boot, these ball joints will be safe from road grime and dirt that could cause premature wearing!
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Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit - G8X M2 M3 M4
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An underrated component of a proper driver's suspension the monoball kit (tension strut ball joint kit in today's terminology), is a remnant of an era when road feel was something desirable and sought after. Drivers wanted the visceral feel of being connected to the road as the road-racing heritage of BMW M demanded. Dinan embraced this and over the years mastered its craft into a kit that not only satisfied the desire for proper road feel but also made it livable for everyday driving. While stock suspension properties may have swayed from its golden era lineage to more mainstream ideals, Dinan is here to correct those mistakes for those that want a more M-passioned BMW experience. The Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit provides responsiveness you can feel by replacing the rubber bushings in the thrust arms with precision ball joints and machined aluminum housings. Improves responsiveness by eliminating the deflection inherent in the stock rubber bushings while also reducing brake shimmy. The quietest bearings on the market are virtually noise-free so you can live with them every day. They are also sealed using a rubber boot to keep out dirt and road grime stopping them from wearing out prematurely. Features: Improved steering responsiveness Reduces brake shimmy Nylon-lined bearings for quiet operation Machined aluminum housings Sealed bearings Compatible with both RWD and xDrive models
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BMW F8X M3 M3 M4 Rear Suspension Link Kit
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BMW F8X M3 M4 Rear Suspension Link Kit is designed to enhance the handling and stability of your high-performance BMW. This kit eliminates the vagueness and flex commonly associated with stock rear suspension links, which rely on rubber bushings that can flex under load. By replacing these with Teflon-coated, machined steel rod ends and billet aluminum rods, this kit ensures a more planted and secure feel, especially during hard acceleration, braking, and cornering. The rods feature a hex design for easy adjustments, making it an ideal upgrade for those running larger wheels and tires.

  • Improved Stability: Eliminates flex under acceleration, braking, and cornering for a more secure feel.
  • High-Quality Materials: Teflon-coated, machined steel rod ends and billet aluminum rods.
  • Adjustable Design: Hex machined center rods for easy adjustment.
  • Enhanced Handling: Reduces vagueness and provides a more planted driving experience.
  • Ideal for Upgrades: Recommended for use with larger wheels and tires.
  • Turner Motorsport Quality: Trusted performance parts backed by over 35 years of BMW tuning expertise.
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Dinan Adjustable Rear Toe Links - BMW G2X G42
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Dinan's Rear Toe Links add precision and predictability at the limit.

The stock rear toe links are built with rubber bushings and a curved forged alloy rod. This design allows the rear wheels to have excessive toe change under hard acceleration and braking. All of this flex in the stock toe links causes the car to be unstable. Dinan stops the flex by replacing the rubber bushings with Teflon coated machined steel rod ends and the OEM curved bar with straight billet aluminum rods, thus adding stability. The Dinan rear toe link also incorporates a hex nut shaped center to aid in the necessary fine adjustment of the toe link that is tough to achieve using the stock link.

Features:

Replaces the stock rear toe link & rubber bushings with precision machine black-anodized aluminum rods and racing-quality rod ends

Dramatically improves vehicle stability during hard cornering

Improves response by eliminating the deflection of the rubber bushings

Rod-ends are Teflon-lined for quiet operation

Rod-ends incorporate left and right hand thread, which allows quick and accurate toe adjustment by simply turning center turnbuckle eliminating the need to struggle with the factory eccentric adjustment

Rubber boots protect rod ends from environmental damage for long lasting performance and removes the need for constant cleaning

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