Control Arm Bushings

[s_hemphill]

Hello,

Does anyone have any insight into why the control arm bushings on our cars are ix-specific? I'd like to put some e36 (or something beefier than stock) bushings on my car, but I'm starting to have second thoughts after noticing the ix didnt come with run-of-the-mill E30 CABs.

Thanks
Steve

[fresh_TD]

They're not ix specific. I run oe e36 CABs on my ix.

[D.Martijn]

What Fresh said, bushings aren't ix specific - I use E30 M3 offset bushings myself.
However, the balljoints are specific!

[fresh_TD]

What Fresh said, bushings aren't ix specific - I use E30 M3 offset bushings myself. However, the balljoints are specific!

Only the inner ball joint is specific, the outer is the same as rwd e30s.

[packratbimmer]

The iX has a specific part number for the CAB, but it is nothing special. # 31101130503 is the part number. I think they are a bit stiffer than the stock E30 part from what I have seen. I would use solid centered E36 M3 CABs from a 96+ E36 M3..

[The Dark Side of Will]

I guess we're talking lollipops *NOT* RTABs, since everyone's using E36 parts...

[fresh_TD]

I guess we're talking lollipops *NOT* RTABs, since everyone's using E36 parts...

You don't have to guess, just read the original post, and every post before yours. The OP clearly stated "control arm bushings". Which has nothing to do with anything in the rear, Pal.

[The Dark Side of Will]

I'm not your pal, friend.
A trailing arm is a control arm.

[s_hemphill]

Thanks guys.

[ixtim]

Hey guys, just wanted to check and confirm if there is a parts source for the inner IX specific ball joints. If the inner joint is bad it basically means replacing the entire control arm correct?

[fresh_TD]

Hey guys, just wanted to check and confirm if there is a parts source for the inner IX specific ball joints. If the inner joint is bad it basically means replacing the entire control arm correct?

I have a brand new set of ix control arms, for sale.

[D.Martijn]

The inner ball joints which are specific for the iX are available, however only in Europe.
I ordered 2 pairs for myself but if you're really desperate I could get a pair from my local dealer if they can still get them.