BMW Suspension Bushings & Mounts

Remove and install the three bushings and ball joints that are pressed into the rear trailing arm. Use this one tool kit for on-vehicle or off-vehicle removal and replacement of the Rear Trailing Arm Bushing, Outer Upper Control Arm Bushing (ball joint) and Outer Lower Control Arm Bushing (ball joint). This tool is designed to work on E36 3-series (except E36 318ti), E46 3-series, E83 X3 and E85/E86 Z4 Coupe & Roadster.

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The Powerflex BMW E30 / E36 / E46 / Z3 / Z4 Rear Shock Mount – 10 mm is an advanced suspension upgrade designed to improve the rear shock performance in a wide range of BMW models. By replacing the factory rubber mounts with polyurethane, this mount ensures a more durable and performance-oriented suspension setup.

Key Features:

• Multi-Model Compatibility: Specifically designed for BMW E30, E36, E46, Z3, and Z4 models, this 10 mm rear shock mount is a perfect fit for vehicles with rear shocks that feature a 10 mm rod diameter. It offers seamless integration and performance enhancement across these BMW platforms.
• Polyurethane Construction for Enhanced Durability: Unlike OEM rubber mounts, which are prone to wear and degradation over time, these mounts are crafted from tough polyurethane. This material provides greater resistance to wear, oil, road contaminants, and high temperatures, ensuring a longer-lasting component that maintains its structural integrity.
• Superior Handling and Control: The stiffer polyurethane reduces the flex and movement that can occur with rubber mounts, providing more direct shock performance. This results in better handling, improved suspension response, and increased stability, particularly during aggressive driving or when cornering.
• Comfortable Ride Quality: Despite its firmer characteristics, the polyurethane shock mount is designed to absorb road vibrations and noise, ensuring that while your handling improves, you don’t sacrifice the comfort BMWs are known for. It balances performance and comfort, making it suitable for both daily driving and spirited driving.
• Quick and Easy Installation: Designed as a direct replacement for the stock rear shock mounts, this bushing allows for a straightforward installation process. No additional modifications are required, making it a simple yet effective upgrade for your BMW’s suspension.

This Rear Shock Mount – 10 mm is an ideal upgrade for BMW E30, E36, E46, Z3, and Z4 owners who want to improve their vehicle’s handling performance and suspension durability. The combination of enhanced strength and control with ride comfort makes it an excellent choice for both everyday use and more performance-driven situations, offering a long-lasting solution to rear shock mounting issues.

MINI R56 Front Control Arm - Rear Bushings With Brackets offers an upgraded solution for Mini Gen 2 models (R55-R59), providing enhanced durability and performance. Featuring pre-installed Powerflex polyurethane bushings within high-quality Chassis Technology Europe (CTE) brackets, this setup is ideal for owners seeking a straightforward installation without the hassle of pressing or pulling tools.

• Designed for MINI R56 models, also compatible with R55-R59, for a precise fit
• Pre-installed Powerflex bushings offer improved handling and longevity over stock rubber bushings
• High-quality polyurethane construction withstands wear and maintains performance longer than traditional bushings
• CTE-supplied brackets simplify installation by eliminating the need for additional pressing or pulling tools
• Enhances steering response and stability, making it ideal for both daily driving and spirited performance
• Reduces maintenance time and cost with a simple bolt-on solution
• Provides a more stable and controlled ride experience, especially during cornering

Front Control Arm Rear Bushings With Brackets BMW E46 Z4 provide a significant upgrade for BMW E46 and Z4 E85 & E86 owners seeking enhanced performance and handling. Designed by Turner Motorsport, these high-quality bushings optimize control and road-handling capabilities to elevate your driving experience.

• Improved Handling and Stability: Enhances the already impressive handling of BMW E46 and Z4 models by reducing sway and body roll during cornering, ensuring stability and responsiveness in tight turns.
• Enhanced Cornering Performance: Increases rigidity for more precise and controlled cornering, providing better grip and control whether on winding roads or racetracks.
• Mitigation of Understeer: Addresses understeer by redistributing load more evenly between front and rear tires, improving balance and control.
• Durability and Longevity: Constructed from high-quality materials for extended service life, these bushings endure daily driving and spirited performance while reducing wear on suspension components.
• OE / OEM Cross Reference Numbers: 31126757623

The Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushing for the BMW E24, E28, E39, and Z3 models, specifically designed for a 14mm sway bar, is a performance-enhancing upgrade that significantly improves the vehicle's handling characteristics. By replacing the stock rubber bushings with high-performance polyurethane, this product provides a range of benefits that enhance both driving experience and suspension performance.

Key Benefits:

1. Enhanced Cornering Stability: The firmer polyurethane material of the bushing reduces unwanted flex in the sway bar, which minimizes body roll during cornering. This results in improved stability and traction, allowing for sharper handling and more confident navigation of curves.

2. Increased Durability: Unlike standard rubber bushings that can deteriorate over time due to environmental factors, Powerflex bushings are designed to resist wear and tear from heat, oil, and road debris. This durability ensures consistent performance and longevity, making them a reliable choice for both daily driving and performance applications.

3. Better Steering Feedback: The stiffer design improves the connection between the sway bar and the chassis, enhancing steering response and feedback. Drivers will experience a more connected feel to the road, leading to better control and an overall more engaging driving experience.

4. Simple Installation Process: Tailored specifically for the E24, E28, E39, and Z3 with a 14mm sway bar, these bushings are a direct replacement for the original components. The installation is straightforward, requiring no modifications, which makes it an easy upgrade for both DIY mechanics and professionals.

5. Versatile Performance: Whether for everyday use, spirited driving, or track applications, these bushings help optimize the vehicle's suspension setup. They improve overall handling dynamics and enhance tire contact with the road, resulting in a more responsive and stable driving experience.

This upgrade is perfect for BMW E24, E28, E39, and Z3 owners looking to enhance their vehicle's suspension performance. The Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushing for the 14mm sway bar provides a solid solution for improving handling, stability, and overall driving enjoyment, making it an excellent choice for automotive enthusiasts seeking to elevate their driving experience.

The Powerflex Front Sway Bar Bushing - 25mm (Heritage) is made for BMW E24, E28, E32, E34, E36, and Z4 models.

• 25mm Sway Bar Fit: Specifically designed for 25mm sway bars to improve stability.
• Heritage Style: Classic look with modern polyurethane material for long-lasting durability.
• Improved Handling: Reduces body roll and sway bar movement for better control.
• Durable: Resists wear and road contaminants better than stock rubber bushings.

An excellent choice to enhance your car's handling while preserving its vintage appeal.

For BMW E30, Z3, E21, and 2002 models, upgrading to adjustable rear trailing arm bushings from manufacturers like Powerflex offers both improved performance and the ability to fine-tune suspension alignment. These bushings are designed to replace the factory rubber bushings, which can degrade over time and lead to imprecise handling.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Adjustable Alignment: These adjustable rear trailing arm bushings allow you to modify rear toe and camber settings. This is crucial for fine-tuning the suspension for different driving styles, especially if the car is used in motorsport applications like track days or autocross, or if the car has been lowered and needs suspension corrections.
• Superior Handling: By significantly reducing the play in the rear trailing arms, these bushings improve the car’s handling dynamics. They keep the rear suspension more rigid during acceleration, braking, and cornering, resulting in sharper, more predictable handling.
• Polyurethane Durability: Unlike the OEM rubber bushings, which wear out over time due to heat, road grime, and chemicals, these adjustable bushings are made of durable polyurethane. This material resists aging, cracking, and wear, ensuring consistent performance over a longer period.
• Reduced Deflection: Adjustable polyurethane bushings limit suspension deflection, allowing the vehicle to maintain optimal suspension geometry under load. This improves cornering performance and reduces body roll.
• Longer Service Life: Polyurethane bushings are known for their longevity compared to rubber bushings, offering a "fit and forget" solution for car owners who want reduced maintenance and better overall reliability.

Installation and Adjustment:

• Direct Fit Replacement: These bushings are designed as a direct replacement for the stock rubber bushings, offering the same fitment while adding adjustability. No major modifications are typically required, making installation easier for those familiar with suspension work.
• Alignment Precision: Once installed, these bushings allow precise adjustments to the suspension alignment, which is ideal for correcting issues that arise from modifications like lowering the vehicle or installing performance suspension components.

Ideal for:

• BMW E30 (3 Series)
• BMW Z3
• BMW E21 (3 Series)
• BMW 2002

These adjustable rear trailing arm bushings are perfect for enthusiasts looking for more control over their vehicle’s alignment and handling, whether for street driving or performance applications. They offer a great balance of increased performance, durability, and adjustability without sacrificing daily driving comfort.

The Powerflex Rear Beam Bushing for BMW E24 6 Series and E28 5 Series is a performance-oriented solution designed to improve the handling and stability of these classic BMWs by replacing the worn-out factory rubber bushings with high-quality polyurethane versions.

Key Features:

1. High-Performance Polyurethane: Unlike the factory rubber bushings, which degrade over time due to age, heat, and exposure to oils, Powerflex bushings are made from long-lasting polyurethane. This material is more resistant to wear and provides consistent performance in various driving conditions.

2. Increased Rear-End Stability: The rear beam bushing controls the movement of the rear suspension. By upgrading to Powerflex bushings, you reduce flex and movement in the rear suspension, resulting in a more stable and predictable rear end. This is especially important in older models where worn-out bushings can cause excessive body roll and instability.

3. Handling Improvements: Powerflex bushings tighten up the rear suspension, which helps improve cornering performance and reduces rear-end sway. With better alignment retention, you’ll experience sharper, more responsive handling, especially during spirited driving or cornering.

4. Two Versions for Different Needs:

   • Road Series: This version provides a balance between performance and comfort, offering an improvement in handling while keeping the ride quality close to factory levels. It's ideal for daily drivers who want better control without a significant increase in noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH).
   • Black Series: For those looking for maximum performance, especially in motorsport or track settings, the Black Series bushings are made from stiffer polyurethane. They offer increased control at the cost of higher NVH, making them suited for drivers focused on performance over comfort.

5. Direct OEM Replacement: These bushings are designed to replace the OEM bushings without the need for custom modifications. This makes installation relatively straightforward, though professional installation is recommended for optimal results.

6. Longevity and Durability: Powerflex bushings offer long-term reliability, lasting far longer than rubber bushings. They resist common forms of wear such as cracking and deterioration, which often plague rubber bushings over time in older BMWs like the E24 and E28.

Applications:

• BMW E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
• BMW E28 5 Series (1981-1988)

Upgrading to Powerflex Rear Beam Bushings is ideal for BMW enthusiasts who want to restore or enhance their classic car’s handling. Whether for daily driving or track use, these bushings provide better stability, handling precision, and durability, making your vintage BMW more capable and fun to drive.

These caster adjustable front tension strut bushings perform in the same way as the non-adjustable bushings, while also allowing +/- 0.75 of on-car caster adjustment, improving turning and steering feel. This will also help to correct steering pull.

Features:

95A durometer polyurethane bushing material Offset/eccentric center insert allows for adjusting caster Solves tramline, steering pull, or bump steer issues caused by altering suspension geometry Includes wrench for adjusting eccentric insert while the bushing is installed on the car