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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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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T#:1436
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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Meyle Heavy Duty Front Outer Ball Joint - E36, Z3
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T#:361017
Part#: 31126758510
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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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T#:3655
Part#: 31129064875
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Front Control Arm - Right
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T#:45210306
Part#: 31126758514
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Front Control Arm - Left
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T#:45210297
Part#: 31126758513
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T#:19975
Part#: 33329058822
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Genuine BMW Set Rubber Mounting Eccentric - D=30Mm
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E30,E36

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T#:370564
Part#: 33329061945
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OEM quality rear suspension bushing replacement. This bushing is a common cause of noise in the rear.

Bushing Diameter: 30MM


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Part#: 31129059288
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T#:13492
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GENUINE BMW SELF-LOCKING COLLAR NUT:339500
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Part#: 31111137888
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Genuine BMW Hex Bolt - M10X40
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E36 M3,E30,E36

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T#:60317
Part#: 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


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T#:6683675
Part#: 31121130782
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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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T#:6683676
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
Meyle HD Front Control Arm Set - BMW E36 Non-M, Z3 Non-M
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T#:18236083
Part#: 3160500023/HD
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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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