BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

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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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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:39025510
Part#: IRPDTM-30B
Ships on Aug 31, 2026
$ 542.99 USD
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Upgrade your rear trailing arms with this DTM-style adjustment kit from IRP. This kit replaces the stock bushing side of the rear trailing arm - requires cutting of the rear trailing arm and welding of the new bushings in place. Professional installation is highly recommended.
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Meyle Heavy Duty Front Outer Ball Joint - E36, Z3
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Meyle HD - Corporate Logo
T#:361017
Part#: 31126758510
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$ 33.99

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$ 24.99 USD
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Ball joints tend wear out over the years, creating vibrations and suspension and steering slack. This Meyle HD ball joint is perfect to restore your suspension's feel and provide longer lasting service than stock with a 4 year, unlimited mile warranty.

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:
1992-1999 E36 BMW Non-M
1995-2002 Z3 BMW Non-M

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FCAB Offset Delrin Race Control Arm Bushings - E30 E36 Z3 - Pair ...
These are control arm bushings from the E30 M3 which can be used on your vehicle for in...
Turner Motorsport - Corporate Logo
T#:1457
Part#: TSU3080D30
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Sale - Save 10% $ 82.99

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05-03-2026

$ 74.69 USD
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$ 82.99

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These bushings have the hole off-center to give your car a little more track, caster, and camber. This style came as standard equipment on E30 M3s (8/89-later) and 1995 E36 M3 but will work with any E30, E36, Z3.

Rubber control arm bushings are designed to flex and absorb energy. That's fine on a streetcar but on an all-out racing machine you want your alignment to stay constant. We have picked Delrin for this application due to its high rigidity and low coefficient of friction allowing for minimal suspension bushing deflection (geometry change) but decreasing bushing windup or drag (friction). They are not recommended for street-use but highly-recommended for track cars.

To save time, pick up a pair of new bushing carrier brackets and hardware. This will save you the time and hassle of pressing out the old bushings. This will especially save you time if you're buying new control arms at the same time (no time wasted removing the old brackets from the arms). Stainless steel set screws included.

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OEM Sachs Trailing Arm Bushing Pair - E30 E10 E12 E21 E23 E24, E28 52...
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T#:370564
Part#: 33329061945
Ships on Dec 22, 2026
$ 46.99 USD
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OEM quality rear suspension bushing replacement. This bushing is a common cause of noise in the rear.

Bushing Diameter: 30MM


Turner Motorsport - Corporate Logo
T#:599632
Part#: RERS3
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03-27-2026

$ 16.00 USD
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Extend the life of your heim joints with this flexible rubber protective boot. Designed to fit 14mm–18mm spherical bearings and rod ends, it shields critical components from dirt, moisture, and road debris. Keeping contaminants out helps ensure consistent performance and reduces wear over time.
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Lemforder Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB) - Standard Rubber - E36, ...
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Lemforder - Corporate Logo
T#:397976
Part#: 31129059288
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$ 20.99

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07-01-2026

$ 17.99 USD
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Standard front control arm bushing made by an OEM supplier. Price is for the pair.

For convenience, we carry spare bushing carrier brackets (part# TSU9995PB3).

Lemforder is a supplier of parts directly to BMW and other major automotive manufacturers. In order to save on the cost of parts, we are able to provide you these parts directly from Lemforder at a much lower cost than if bought directly from BMW. These parts have the same high quality and reliability, just without the BMW logos.

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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Set - BMW E36 Non-M, Z3 Non-M
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T#:18236083
Part#: 3160500023/HD
Ships on Nov 2, 2026
$ 325.99 USD
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Compared to OE, MEYLE-HD is technically improved with reinforced inner parts, using higher quality materials or optimized design solutions. This kit includes both left and right control arms with ball joints and hardware.
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