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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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Genuine BMW E36, Z3 Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates (Pair)

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T#:338358

Part#: 31312489795K

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The shock towers on the E36 and Z3 are notoriously weak. Under normal driving conditions with a stock, fresh suspension it is unlikely that you will ever have a problem. But with an upgraded street or race suspension with firm springs much of the energy from pounding the road is transmitted to the thin sheet metal in the strut tower. This pounding will cause the tower to deform or even crack. Look for 'mushrooming' or deformity around the holes for the three mounting studs at the top of the strut tower. The sheetmetal around the holes should really be flat and square. Poor shocks or stiff suspensions will actually cause this sheetmetal to pop up.

These factory BMW reinforcement plates will help disperse the energy and save you from costly repairs in the future. A strut brace also helps to prevent this but these plates are designed to reinforce the strut tower from the bottom. The install over your strut mount or camber plate and simply add thickness (strength) to the strut tower. They can be sandwiched in place and do not require welding. BMW part number 31312489795

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe. Note: some Z3 models already come from the factory with these plates.

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Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB) - Rubber Street - E30, 318ti, Z3 (O...

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Part#: 33329061945

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These trailing arm bushings are the stock rubber centered bushing. Each side of the car takes one pair of bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1970-1976 2002 BMW 1600 2002 2002tii
1977-1983 E21 BMW 320i
1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix M3
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318ti
1976-1981 E12 BMW 528i
1986-1988 E28 BMW 528e
1976-9/1982 E24 BMW 630csi 633csi
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Roadster

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Genuine BMW Control Arm Bushing Kit

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Genuine BMW M3 Front Control Arm Bushing Set

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Genuine BMW Eccentric Trailing Arm Bushings - Pair

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Genuine BMW Set Rubber Mounting Eccentric - D=30Mm
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E30 M3,E30,E36

Genuine BMW Front Control Arm Bushing Set

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Part#: 31129059288

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Genuine BMW Front Control Arm - Left - E36 M3 (96-99), MZ3 (98-02) ...

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This E36 M3 front control arm is a direct replacement for the original part and is the OE BMW brand.

Genuine BMW Hex Bolt M10X40 - 31111137888 - E30,E36,E30 M3,E36 M3 ...

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Genuine BMW Hex Bolt - M10X40
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E30 M3,E36 M3,E30,E36

Genuine BMW Rear Axle Self-locking Collar Nut 33326760668

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Genuine BMW Control Arm Hex Screw With Collar - 33326762875

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Genuine BMW Control Arm Hex Screw With Collar - M14X1,5X82-10.9 This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E82,E90,E92,E93,F22,F30,F31,F32,F33,F34,F36,I12 i8

Genuine BMW Front Control Arm - Right

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Genuine BMW Repair Kit, Wishbone, Right - Value Line This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E36

OE BMW Aluminum Front Control Arm - Left - E30, E36, Z3

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Part#: 31121130781

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Taken from the later production E30 M3s, this aluminum control arm is very lightweight compared to their steel counterparts. Left side

OE BMW Aluminum Front Control Arm - Right - E30 E36 Z3

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Taken from the later production E30 M3s, this aluminum control arm is very lightweight compared to their steel counterparts. Right side This item fits the following BMWs: 1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is M3 1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3 1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i MZ3 M Coupe M Roadster

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Genuine BMW Trailing Arm, Right - 33322227968

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Genuine BMW TRAILING ARM, RIGHT

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