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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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SPL Eccentric Lockout Kit - E9X M3
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The stock eccentric bolts provided by BMW for small camber/toe adjustments tend to slip under high cornering loads, causing changes to the rear alignment. Our SPL Parts Eccentric Lockout Arm (EL) kit eliminate the stock eccentric bolts to keep your rear alignment where you set it. You must have adjustable control arms in order to adjust camber/toe after eliminating the stock eccentric bolts. Our lockout plates are CNC machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum and supplied with CAD plated grade 10.9 hardware for absolutely zero-slip. One kit includes washers and bolts for both camber arms. Sold as a complete kit for one car. Made in the USA. Application List: 2006 - 2011 E8X M-Series 2006 – 2011 E9X M-Series
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SPL Parts Rear Toe Links And Eccentric Lockouts - G29 Z4, A90 Supra ...
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SPL Parts Rear Toe Arms increase stability and response by eliminating bushing deflection while providing an increased range of rear toe adjustment, necessary for lowered cars or for performance alignments. Even small changes to ride height and camber will effect toe settings and the wide range of adjustments allow you to maximize grip on a track car and extend tire life on a streetcar.
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SPL Titanium Series Front Lower Control Arms - BMW F22/23 F3X xDrive ...
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The SPL BMW F2X/F3X Front Lower Control Arms (FLCA) provide roll center, camber, and track width adjustment for the xDrive-equipped F2X/F3X BMWs while eliminating bushing deflection resulting in sharpened steering response and driving precision.

The ability to run more negative camber greatly improves the peak lateral grip available. Adding negative camber results in the tire having an optimal contact patch as the body rolls due to cornering forces. This is especially important with better tires and a must-have for anyone looking to prevent excessive outer shoulder wear (and heating) on their tires due to a lack of camber.

The lower control arms come with a ride height sensor bracket to maintain the factory ride height sensor location, regardless of length of the arm to keep those finicky BMW chassis electronics happy.

Benefits

Adjustable Camber, Roll Center, and Track Width

Eliminates Bushing Deflection

Improved Tire Life with Ideal Camber Settings

Lightweight, High-Strength Construction

Stackable 304SS Roll Center Spacers in 1/8" and 1/4" Sizes

US Made, PTFE Lined FK Rod Ends 

Materials

6061-T6 aluminum black anodized arm, clamps, and spacers

4130 CrMo electroless nickel-plated double adjuster

Ti6Al4V titanium socket head cap screws

304 stainless steel roll center and knuckle spacers

5/8" 4140 CrMo stud

FK PTFE-lined spherical bearings (F1 spec, self-cleaning)

Suitable for all uses, from daily driver to race car.

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Front Tension Rods - BMW G8X M3/M4
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BMW G8X Tension Rods (TR) provide a wide range of front caster adjustment, allowing precise alignment for optimal turn-in response and to compensate for variances between left and right caster. Low-friction, smooth articulating FK Spherical Bearings eliminate the stock mushy rubber bushing to provide a more responsive steering feel. Anti dive geometry can also be tuned with the use of our stainless steel spacers Our parts are engineered for maximum performance. Billet Aluminum alloy 2024 hex rods are precision CNC machined and gun drilled to reduce unsprung weight while maintaining high strength and stiffness. Our exclusive 360 degree Rotating Clamp design allows for easy access to quickly and precisely locking in your desired alignment settings. Blue Anodized Titanium hardware shaves even more unsprung weight from the arms and offers superior strength. FK Bearings Rod Ends are manufactured in Connecticut. The JMX is an upgraded harden rod end used for superior added strength. Featuring a Teflon liner to provide quiet operation, low friction, smooth articulation and eliminates bushing deflection under load. The PTFE liner is chemically bonded to the inner diameter of the race. The liner offers a very high load carrying capacity and has greatly increased dynamic wear characteristics. The operating temperatures of the liner ranges from -65º to 325º F, offering robust reliability for both street and track use. Sold as a pair. Made in the USA. SPL Parts BMW G8X Adjustable Tension Rod Features: Gun drilled and Black Anodized 2024 Aluminum links to reduce unsprung weight Blue Anodized Titanium socket head cap screws Rotating 6061-T6 Aluminum Clamp design Hardened JMX high misalignment low friction 3 piece Teflon lined FK Heim joints/rod ends Stainless steel anti dive spacers ASTM A574 socket head cap bolts used for maximum articulation with minimum tensile strength of 170,000 psi
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SPL Parts Titanium Series Adjustable Rear Toe Arm Pair - F8X M2/3/4 ...
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When lowering your vehicle, toe alignment is thrown off. These SPL adjustable toe arms offer a wide range of toe adjustment and are a significant improvement over stock, eliminating suspension deflection and increasing handling response thanks to the FK Bushings rod ends that are Teflon lined.
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SPL Parts Titanium Series Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - E8X 1M, E9X M3 ...
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These SPL Parts adjustable rear toe arms replace OEM part number 33322283549

SPL Parts is a performance suspension manufacturer that designs and tests their products all in-house here in the USA. Additionally, all materials used are sourced from American suppliers to ensure consistently high quality products. SPL Parts products are all constructed using chromoly seamless straight tubing, DOM mandrel bent tubing, and 6061 and 2024 aluminum for high strength and quality. All TIG welding and CNC machining is also done locally by professional welders and machine shops to meet exact quality standards and tolerance specifications. For anything from racing to street driven needs, SPL Parts offer an amazing line of premium quality products that are perfect to get your car back in spec.

When lowering your vehicle, toe alignment is thrown off. These SPL adjustable toe arms offer a wide range of toe adjustment and are a significant improvement over stock, eliminating suspension deflection and increasing handling response thanks to the FK Bushings rod ends that are Teflon lined.

Technical Specifications:

  • Gundrilled 2024 Aluminum Links to reduce unsprung weight
  • 6061 Aluminum Clamps and Heim Joint Spacers
  • Titanium Socket Head Cap Screws
  • Rotating clamp design allows for easy access to lock down your alignment settings
  • Low friction 3 piece Teflon lined FK Heim joints/rod ends made in Connecticut
  • Made in the USA!

Fits the following BMWs:
2006-2013 E9X BMW M3
2008-2013 E8X BMW 1 M

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SPL Parts Rear Upper Lateral Links - G29 Z4, A90 Supra
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The SPL Parts TITANIUM Series Rear Upper Arms greatly increase the range of rear camber adjustment for high-performance track/street applications and are a must for lowered cars to meet alignment requirements. The adjustment range provided by the eccentric washer on the OEM control arm is insufficient to get camber back into proper spec.
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SPL Parts Titanium Series Adjustable Front Lower Racing Control Arms ...
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These SPL Parts Front Lower Street Control arms replace OEM Part numbers 31122405860 and 31122405859

SPL Parts is a performance suspension manufacturer that designs and tests their products all in-house here in the USA. Additionally, all materials used are sourced from American suppliers to ensure consistently high quality products. SPL Parts products are all constructed using chromoly seamless straight tubing, DOM mandrel bent tubing, and 6061 and 2024 aluminum for high strength and quality. All TIG welding and CNC machining is also done locally by professional welders and machine shops to meet exact quality standards and tolerance specifications. For anything from racing to street driven needs, SPL Parts offer an amazing line of premium quality products that are perfect to get your car back in spec.

These SPL front lower control arms open up a wide range of adjustment for roll center, camber, and track width adjustment and allow for full articulation with the correct ball joint angle. Instead of using traditional jam nuts, the main arm is slotted to allow the use of pinch bolts and SPL rotating clamps on their exclusive adjuster, making it easier to lock in track width and camber specifications.

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SPL Parts Billet Lower Control/Trailing Arms Feature:

  • Lightweight Aluminum and Titanium construction
  • Electroless nickel plated 4130 Chromoly Double Adjuster for quick adjustment
  • Correct ball joint angle for full articulation
  • Rotating Clamp design allows for easy access to lock down alignment settings
  • Low friction 3 piece Teflon lined FK sphericals and Heim joints/rod ends
  • Multiple size Stainless Steel roll center spacers for precise adjustment

Fits the following BMWs:
2006-2013 E9X BMW RWD Submodels
2008-2013 E82/88 BMW All  Submodels

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SPL Parts Rear Toe Links - F2X/F3X 2 and 3 series
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SPL Parts Rear Toe Arms for the BMW F2X/F3X increase stability and response by eliminating bushing deflection while providing an increased range of rear toe adjustment, necessary for lowered cars or for performance alignments. Even small changes to ride height and camber will effect toe settings, and the wide range of adjustments allows you to maximize grip on a track car and extend tire life on a streetcar.
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SPL Parts Titanium Series Adjustable Rear Toe Arms - E8X E9X Non-M ...
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SPL Parts E8x E9x non-m adjustable toe arms replace OEM Part number 33322406290 

SPL Parts is a performance suspension manufacturer that designs and tests their products all in-house here in the USA. Additionally, all materials used are sourced from American suppliers to ensure consistently high quality products. SPL Parts products are all constructed using chromoly seamless straight tubing, DOM mandrel bent tubing, and 6061 and 2024 aluminum for high strength and quality. All TIG welding and CNC machining is also done locally by professional welders and machine shops to meet exact quality standards and tolerance specifications. For anything from racing to street driven needs, SPL Parts offer an amazing line of premium quality products that are perfect to get your car back in spec.

When lowering your vehicle, toe alignment is thrown off. These SPL adjustable toe arms offer a wide range of toe adjustment and are a significant improvement over stock, eliminating suspension deflection and increasing handling response thanks to the FK Bushings rod ends that are Teflon lined.

Technical Specifications:

  • Gundrilled 2024 Aluminum Links to reduce unsprung weight
  • 6061 Aluminum Clamps and Heim Joint Spacers
  • Titanium Socket Head Cap Screws
  • Rotating clamp design allows for easy access to lock down your alignment settings
  • Low friction 3 piece Teflon lined FK Heim joints/rod ends made in Connecticut
  • Made in the USA!

Fits the following BMWs:
2006-2013 E9X BMW RWD Non-M
2008-2013 E8X BMW 128i 135i

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SPL Parts Titanium Series Adjustable Rear Camber Arm Pair - E36 E46 Z...
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Part#: SPLRLLE36
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These SPL parts adjustable rear camber arms replace OEM part number 33326770813

SPL Parts is a performance suspension manufacturer that designs and tests their products all in-house here in the USA. Additionally, all materials used are sourced from American suppliers to ensure consistently high quality products. SPL Parts products are all constructed using 6061-T6 aluminum tubing, DOM mandrel bent tubing, and 6061 and 2024 aluminum for high strength and quality. All TIG welding and CNC machining is also done locally by professional welders and machine shops to meet exact quality standards and tolerance specifications. For anything from racing to street driven needs, SPL Parts offer an amazing line of premium quality products that are perfect to get your car back in spec.

These rear camber arms allow for significantly greater camber adjustment over stock, a major benefit to lowered cars that need their camber readjusted to prevent tire wear and poor handling. These camber arms also provide increased stability and predictability versus the stock camber arms with rubber bushings.

Technical Specifications:

  • Lightweight Aluminum, Titanium, and Chromoly construction
  • Anodized Black for corrosion protection and durable finish
  • Gundrilled center hex links for maximum weight savings
  • Teflon lined FK Rod Ends
  • Made in the USA

Fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW All Submodels
1999-2006 E46 BMW RWD Models

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SPL Parts Front Lower Control Arms - G29 Z4, A90 Supra
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SPL Parts Front Lower Control Arms (FLCA) provide roll center, camber, and track width adjustment for the G29 Z4 / A90 Toyota Supra, and allow for full articulation with the proper ball joint angle. The main arm is slotted to allow the use of pinch bolts, and rotating clamps on SPL Parts' exclusive Double Adjuster lock down camber and track width settings.
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