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

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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Front Control Arm Bracket Kit - E30, E36, Z3

T#:343068

Part#: TSU9995PB3KT

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Control arm bushing brackets do not typically wear or fatigue. But we sell replacement brackets as a convenience to go with new bushings (press one bushing instead of pressing out the old). For racers it's a great idea to keep a spare set of bushings with brackets on hand since pressing bushings at a racetrack is not ideal. Keep a spare set to avoid hassle and downtime.

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Front Control Arm Refresh Kit

T#:5498489

Part#: E36Z3CAKT

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Turner Motorsport refresh kits will not only rejuvenate the suspension in your vehicle, but improve it to better than new with select upgraded components. Symptoms of a worn suspension include a loose and imprecise feel to the steering, excessive shaking through the steering during braking, or sounds like squeaking, whining or grinding from the front when turning at slow speeds. This kit will not only help address these issues but is designed to have superior performance compared to stock, and extend suspension life. Level 1 contains: 2 Meyle HD front control arms 2 M3 front control arm bushings

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Turner Front Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 3 - E36 Non-M, Z3 1.9 2.3...

T#:582856

Part#: T31351091764KT

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$ 717.94 USD

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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 3 kit replaces:

Strut Tower Reinforcement Plate
Front Upper Strut Mounts w/ Gaskets
Front Control Arms w/ Bushings
Tie Rods
Front Sway Bar End Links
All new hardware

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Meyle HD Front Control Arm Refresh Kit - E36 M3

T#:372488

Part#: 311222284612KT

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$ 311.82 USD

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This kit is for optimal cost savings when replacing front control arms on your S52-powered E36 M3. Includes E36 non-M front control arms and offset control arm bushings for close to factory suspension geometry on 96-99 E36 M3, and correct geometry for 95

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