BMW suspension
A BMW stands or falls with a tight suspension. In this collection you will find parts for the 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 Series, the X models and the Z4: complete shock absorber sets, control arms and multi-piece wishbone kits (such as the 8-piece sets for the E46 and E60), strut mounts, lowering springs, wheel bearings, sway bar links and wheel spacers. For enthusiasts there are also adjustable camber arms and camber plates for the E36, E46 and Z4, letting you fine-tune the wheel geometry for track or drift use.
Getting the steering feel back: how to spot wear on a BMW
You notice worn control arm bushings sooner on a BMW than on many other makes: the once razor-sharp turn-in becomes vague and the nose wanders under braking. Knocking or rattling over cobblestones usually comes from the sway bar links, an ever-louder droning tone from a wheel bearing. If the rear keeps bouncing over bumps, the dampers are worn out. On the rear-wheel-drive models it also pays to inspect the rear axle critically: worn-out rear control arms cause nervous, floaty handling. Always replace parts on the left and right at the same time, use new lock nuts and only tighten rubber bushings to final torque with the car resting on its wheels. Finish with a wheel alignment, especially after fitting camber-adjustable parts.
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Also of interest: BMW coilovers, BMW air suspension and shock absorbers & struts.