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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)

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...

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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Genuine BMW Control Arm Bushing Kit

T#:3655

Part#: 31129064875

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Front Control Arm Refresh Kit

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T#:15677518

Part#: 31126758513-KT

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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 front control arms 2 control arm bushings

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Meyle Front Control Arm Bracket - E30 E36 Z3

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T#:178014

Part#: 31121136532MY

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Restore precise steering feel and eliminate unwanted noise. This Meyle bracket includes pre-pressed bushings for a straightforward installation, directly replacing worn components.

Meyle Front Left Control Arm Bushing with Bracket - E30 non-M, E36 Z3...

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T#:178013

Part#: 31121136531MY

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Restore precise front-end feel and handling with this Meyle HD Front Left Control Arm Bushing and Bracket assembly. Engineered for durability, it includes the bracket and mounting hardware for a straightforward, performance-oriented replacement.

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Genuine BMW Eccentric Trailing Arm Bushings - Pair

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

Genuine BMW Front Control Arm Bushing Set

T#:46

Part#: 31129059288

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Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB) - Centered Solid Rubber - E30, E36,...

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T#:338064

Part#: 31129069035

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Anytime that you replace your front control arms you must replace your control arm bushings. The reason is because it's hard to tell if you're bushings are really bad and they are often destroyed when removed. These are the control arm bushings from the 1996-1999 E36 M3 and have the hole in the center.

These are the stock bushings bushings from the 1996-99 E36 M3 and MZ3 but are a great upgrade for any E30 - 318/325, E36 - 325/323/328, and Z3 -1.9, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0. They have more rubber than the non-M stock bushings. We have found the increased volume of rubber helps the bushings last longer and have better steering response due to less deflection of the bushing. These bushings can actually help reduce vibrations produced by the mass of larger wheels or brakes.

For convenience, we carry the steel bushing carrier brackets (part# TSU9995PB3) with new hardware which will save you downtime caused by pressing out the old bushings and pressing in the new bushings.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1984-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is
1992-1999 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic
1996-1999 E36 BMW M3
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Coupe M Roadster

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Genuine BMW Rear Axle Self-locking Collar Nut 33326760668

T#:13492

Part#: 33326760668

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GENUINE BMW SELF-LOCKING COLLAR NUT:339500

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

T#:7695

Part#: 31111137888

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Genuine BMW Hex Bolt - M10X40
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E30 M3,E36 M3,E30,E36

Ball Joint

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T#:373230

Part#: 31121139131

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Front lower inner ball joint

Genuine BMW Control Arm Hex Screw With Collar - 33326762875

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

Front Control Arm Bushing Set

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T#:373157

Part#: 31129059288

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Symptoms of failed control arm bushings commonly include a loose and imprecise feel in the steering, excessive shaking and vibration through the steering that increases with speed and braking, and squeaking, whining or grinding from the front when turning at slow speeds.

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Front Control Arm Kit

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T#:15777316

Part#: 31121136531-KT

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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 includes: 2 front control arms 2 control arm bushings All necessary hardware

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Front Control Arm Bracket - Right

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T#:373152

Part#: 31121136532

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

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

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

Performance Front Control Arm Kit

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T#:15777298

Part#: 311267585130-KT

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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 includes: Front control arms with ball joints Turner Motorsport Polyurethane Control arm bushings with brackets - Upgraded performance, No more wrestling to install! All necessary hardware

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Front Control Arm Bushing Set

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T#:594509

Part#: 31129059288

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Symptoms of failed control arm bushings commonly include a loose and imprecise feel in the steering, excessive shaking and vibration through the steering that increases with speed and braking, and squeaking, whining or grinding from the front when turning at slow speeds.

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