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- Control Arm Bushings
BMW E31 Upper Rear Wishbone Ball Joint Bushing (Pair) provides an efficient and affordable solution for replacing the ball joint bushings in the upper rear control arm of your BMW E31. Unlike the costly full control arm replacement offered by BMW, this bushing set offers high-quality performance at a fraction of the price.
This bushing pair features a well-engineered rubber boot that has been designed to sit flush with the metal surface of the bushing, allowing for easy installation using standard press tools or a socket. The innovative design eliminates the need for a custom press tool and helps prevent damage to the boot during installation.
Made from durable polyurethane rubber, these bushings are built to withstand the elements and provide long-lasting performance. With OEM-level precision, they ensure a perfect fit and hassle-free, plug-and-play installation on the BMW E31.
BMW E31 Lower Ball Joint Bushing is an essential upgrade for ensuring the long-term performance of your BMW’s suspension system. The original ball joint bushings supplied by BMW, specifically the Lemforder bushings, often suffer from premature cracking due to their weak, transparent plastic boots. This deterioration allows dirt and grime to infiltrate, ultimately damaging the bushings and affecting your vehicle's suspension. The new bushing solution uses advanced polyurethane rubber, known for its ability to resist wear and tear from the elements, providing lasting durability.
Engineered with precision, the BMW E31 Lower Ball Joint Bushing is designed specifically to fit the E31 platform, ensuring it handles the vehicle's weight without compromise. The bushing features OEM dimensions for seamless installation, making it a plug-and-play replacement that requires no additional modifications.
Swapping in E46 control arms into your E30 or E36 significantly increases negative camber by widening the track width and also gives you more clearance for more steering angle. Condor's CNC machined control arm brackets are made from solid steel and are fitted with a solid hex-shaped bushing. Designed for the street or the track, they hold the control arm steady and eliminate "shimmy" caused by stock bushings. They sharpen steering and improve overall driving feel. Comparable to the NLA Treehouse E36 & E30 Eyeball Arms.
Easiest install of any aftermarket solution
Allow clearance for E30 M50 Conversion exhaust
Street Approved, marginal increase in NVH
Easy Installation, no need for a press
CNC machined steel construction
Solid design without the maintenance of spherical bearings
Heavy-Duty replaceable UHMW insert. Don't be misinformed, UHMW is the best material for these inserts. Delrin is not self-lubricating and will crack and degrade over time.
Powder coated white for corrosion resistance
Improve caster with M3 offset geometry
Keep proper steering geometry under high loads
Made in the U.S.A.
Fitment:
E30 84-91 3 Series
E36 92-98 3 series & Z3
Note that you will need to use E36 outer tie rods and E90 inner tie rods when installing in an E30 or E36
Be sure to measure your control arms to determine if you need 21mm or 23mm. Meyle makes a standard e46 control arm and a Heavy Duty control arm. Most HD arms have a hex that is larger in size (23mm). Lifetime Warranty
Swapping in E46 control arms into your E30 or E36 will significantly increase negative camber by widening the track width and will also give you more clearance for more steering angle. Condor's conversion bushings are machined from UHMW due to its high rigidity and low coefficient of friction allowing for minimal suspension bushing deflection (geometry change). They've designed them offset to re-center the wheel and give your e30/e36 the correct caster. They will include a stainless-steel insert that tightly presses over the hex pattern on the E46 control arms. You do not need to grind down your control arms or make any other modifications to your chassis. Please note that you will need to use E36 outer tie rods and E90 inner tie rods when installing in an E30 or E36.
Fitment:
Fits the following Meyle and Lemforder arms with 21-22MM Hex.
LEMFORDER ZHP - 31122282121 & 31122282122
LEMFORDER - 31126777851 & 31126777852
MEYLE HD - 31126777851 & 31126777852
*Please note that Meyle makes a standard e46 control arm and a Heavy Duty control arm. SOME HD arms have a hex that is larger in size. These HD control arms may need to be shaved 1-2 mm for proper fitment.