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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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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Kit - E46 RWD Z4
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T#:4934906
Part#: 3160500000/HD
Ships on Nov 2, 2026
$ 434.99 USD
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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. Includes all installation hardware.
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Front Lower Control Arm - Right
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T#:594465
Part#: 31126771894
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 147.99 USD
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Front lower control arm comes with bushings and ball joint installed. Cures common noise and loose steering concerns that can occur in as few as 50,000 miles. Eliminate groan and creak, and restore steering feel and accuracy.
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T#:1537
Part#: 31120006482MY
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 39.99 USD
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The front control arm bushings is the Achilles heel on the E39 models. The original factory bushings are fluid filled and rely on the fluid to absorb vibration and resist deflection. When the fluid is gone the rubber left over cannot match the original bushing's strength. The left over rubber is not stiff enough to resist the movements from the suspension. The result is a lot of vibration and reduced feedback and response from the steering.

Meyle has addressed this issue with bushings that are not fluid-filled. The bushing is made of solid rubber that will last longer than the original bushing and is a bit stiffer than new originals for better response and feel. The lack of play from the solid rubber design will mean sharper steering, restoring much of the car's precision and 'connected' feel. Meyle is a German brand in business since 1958 and all of their products are TUV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards. All Meyle HD parts come with a 4-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

This bushing replaces the one pressed into the upper control arm - otherwise known as a tension strut or strut support arm. It's the arm with the twist. The BMW part numbers for these arms are 31 12 1 092 609 and 31 12 1 092 610.

These front control arm bushings fit the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 5 series 540i, 540iT (sedans and touring wagon)
2000-2003 E39 M5 sedan
1995-2001 E38 7 series 740i, 740iL
1995-2001 E38 7 series 750i, 750iL
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T#:4934922
Part#: 3160500201
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
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Control arms 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. 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. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform
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Meyle HD Front Control Arm - Right - E84, E90, E91, E92
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T#:403994
Part#: 31126768984
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 125.99 USD
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Control arm and bushing assembly.
Front Straight Control Arm - Right
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T#:376678
Part#: 31121141962
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 86.99 USD
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This is the Front Right Lower Control Arm for BMW E39 540i 540i Wagon and M5.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003  E39 5 Series  BMW 540i, 540i Wagon, M5
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T#:15710752
Part#: 33526772864-KT
Ships on Oct 29, 2026
$ 1,346.02 USD
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Symptoms of a worn suspension include a loose and imprecise feel to the steering, excessive shaking through the steering wheel, or sounds like squeaking, grinding or clunking. This kit will not only help address these issues but is designed to have superior performance compared to stock, and extend suspension life. Level 3 includes: 2 front control arms with ball joints ​2 control arm bushings with brackets 2 sway bar end links 2 tie rod assemblies 2 strut mounts 2 strut mount gaskets 2 strut mount reinforcement plates 2 Heavy Duty ECS rear shock mount reinforcement plates 2 rear upper control arm bushings 2 camber arm bushings 4 rear upper and lower trailing arm ball joint upgrade 1 differential bushing 2 differential mount rubber bushings 4 rear subframe bushings 2 trailing arm bushings 2 upgraded rear shock mounts from the E46 M3 2 rear shock mount gaskets 4 ECS RTAB limiters
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Meyle Front Control Arm - Left - E38
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T#:361250
Part#: 31121142087
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 82.99 USD
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Complete control arm with bushings and ball joint. This is the straight control arm

Meyle HD - Corporate Logo
T#:2667
Part#: 31121141717MY
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 126.99 USD
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The front control arm bushings is the Achilles heel on the E39 models. The original factory bushings are fluid filled and rely on the fluid to absorb vibration and resist deflection. When the fluid is gone the rubber left over cannot match the original bushing's strength. The left over rubber is not stiff enough to resist the movements from the suspension. The result is a lot of vibration and reduced feedback and response from the steering.

Meyle has addressed this issue with bushings that are not fluid-filled. The bushing is made of solid rubber that will last longer than the original bushing and is a bit stiffer than new originals for better response and feel. The lack of play from the solid rubber design will mean sharper steering, restoring much of the car's precision and 'connected' feel.

This control arm comes with the Meyle HD bushings already pressed in. This makes for an easy swap out-swap in install. These arms replace the existing stock upper control arms - otherwise known as a tension strut or strut support arm. It's the arm with the twist.

Meyle is a German brand in business since 1958 and all of their products are TUV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards. All Meyle HD parts come with a 4-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

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


This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 5 Series BMW 525i 525i Wagon 528i 528i Wagon 530i 530i Wagon
2000-2003 E52 Z8 Convertible BMW Z8 Z8 Alpina

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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Kit - E39
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T#:4934910
Part#: 3160500103/HD
Ships on Nov 2, 2026
$ 492.99 USD
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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 # 31121092023 31121092024 31121093449 31121093450 31121094233 31121094234 31121141717 31121141718 31122341296 31129069568
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Turner Motorsport - Corporate Logo
T#:5471052
Part#: 00501TMS011
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
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$ 487.99

This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
06-14-2026

$ 473.35 USD
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The stock Genuine BMW rear toe links (33326792533) are great for standard daily driving and occasional spirited driving, but they tend to fall flat on the track due to the soft rubber bushings causing excess deflection, creating undesirable handling characteristics, not to mention insufficient adjustability. Turner's new Performance Rear Toe Links 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 adjustment allows you to maximize grip on a track car and extend tire life on a street car. The factory rear toe arms utilize an eccentric bolt and washer for adjustment and lack precision and range. These toe links feature gun drilled 2024 Aluminum center links, clamps, and clevises, along with a 360-degree rotating clamp system. This combination provides superior strength, performance, durability, and ease of adjustment. No annoying jam nuts! A simple 3/16" Allen-key is all that is required to lock down your alignment settings. FK Spherical Rod Ends are utilized to reduce alignment change in the rear suspension under hard cornering, acceleration, and braking. They feature a Teflon liner to provide quiet operation, low friction, smooth articulation, and eliminate bushing deflection under load. The PTFE liner is chemically bonded to the inner diameter of the race, offering a very high load carrying capacity and greatly increased dynamic wear characteristics. Rear Toe Links Features: Gun drilled 2024 Aluminum Links to reduce unsprung weight 6061-T6 Aluminum Rotating Clamp design Low friction 3-piece Teflon lined FK Heim joints/Rod Ends Sold as a pair Made in the USA
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Meyle - Corporate Logo
T#:579398
Part#: 3160500054
Ships on Nov 24, 2026
$ 90.99 USD
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Rear position control arm with bushing