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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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Rear Lower Control Arm Balljoint - Outer
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Genuine BMW Ball Joint This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E82 1M Coupe,E82,E90,E92,E93,F22,F30,F31,F32,F33,F34,F36,F80 M3,F82 M4,F83,i12
Rein Front Control Arm - Right - E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 ...
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KW Adjustable Control Arm Set For Rear Axle - Pair
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Front Control Arm Bushings - Pair
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Anytime that you replace your front control arms (which should be often), you must replace your control arm bushings. The reason is because it's hard to tell if you're bushings are really bad and they are often destroyed when removed. These bushings have the hole in the center and came standard on the 318i/325i.

For convenience, we carry the steel bushing carrier brackets (part# TSU9995PB3) with new hardware which will save you downtime caused by pressing out the old bushings and pressing in the new bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is

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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Kit - E53
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Improved design for longer service life: MEYLE-HD parts deliver enhanced durability. No risk of leakage: MEYLE-HD full-rubber bushing with, optimized rubber shape for a significantly longer lifetime. Compared to OE, MEYLE-HD is, technically improved with reinforced inner parts, using, higher quality materials or optimized design solution with a 4-year warranty on all MEYLE-HD parts., Engineered and quality approved in Germany. Kit includes: Left and right upper control arms with HD bushings Left and right lower control arms with HD ball joints Left and right sway bar end links with HD ball joints Includes all mounting hardware Comes with new HD suspension components for OE part # 31121096169 31121096170 31121096315 31121096316 31126760275 31126760276 31126769717 31126769718
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Lower Control Arm / Wishbone Bushing With Bracket - Left
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BMW E46 Z4 Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushing Set
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BMW E46 Z4 Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushing Set is designed to enhance the performance and handling of your BMW E46 or Z4. These high-quality polyurethane bushings offer superior durability and longevity compared to standard rubber bushings, ensuring a precise and responsive driving experience. Perfect for both street and track use, this bushing set significantly improves suspension performance.

  • Improves handling and responsiveness
  • Superior durability compared to standard rubber bushings
  • Enhances suspension performance for street and track use
  • Reduces deflection for better control
  • Specifically designed for BMW E46 and Z4 models for a perfect fit

Upgrade your BMW E46 or Z4 with this polyurethane front control arm bushing set for enhanced driving dynamics and reliability.

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Meyle HD Front Heavy Duty Lower Control Arm - Right - E83
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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. 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. For a street-driven car we advise yearly inspection and a full replacement every 3-4 years. For track-driven cars these should be inspected before every event and replaced every two years.

Meyle is a German brand in business since 1958 and all of their products are TUV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards. Heavy Duty components are designed to provide significantly long lifespans than other aftermarket and stock OE components. Each part includes a 4 year warranty.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

Features:

  • 4 Year Warranty

  • All metal ball joints are more reliable and longer lasting than stock

  • Bushings are solid rubber rather than fluid filled, providing longevity and handling feel improvements

Fits the following BMWs:
2003-2010 E83 BMW X3

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Powerflex Front Control Arm Front Bushing - Camber Adjustable ...
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Lock down front suspension geometry and optimize your apex bite. These high-durometer polyurethane bushings offer $\pm 0.75^\circ$ of on-car camber adjustment to eliminate inner arm deflection and tire edge roll under heavy track loads.
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Turner Rear Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 2 - E39 540i Sedan (12/200...
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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 2 kit replaces:

Subframe Bushings
Shock Mounts
Diff Bushings
Control Arms & Bushings
Sway Bar End Links
Hardware

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Rear Upper Control Arm - Priced Each
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The control arm keeps the lower wheel straight and contacting the ground. If you have been in an accident or your bushings are beginning to fail, the only solution is replacement. Why not replace it with the same part that originally came on your vehicle?
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Turner Rear Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 2 - E39 540i Touring (12/2...
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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 2 kit replaces:

Subframe Bushings
Shock Mounts
Diff Bushings
Control Arms & Bushings
Sway Bar End Links
Hardware

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