Control Arms& Bushings Part vendors

[Boris]

Dropping both sub frames in my 325e,replacing control arms, all bushings and mounts. Any advice on which parts vendors have the best reputation or should I use Ebay. Bluntech? Pelican Parts?.

[jlevie]

FleaBay, no!. Lemforder or OE control arms. I don't remember what the OE vendor is for bushings, but OE parts there are the safe bet. For other than race use, I use the solid OE M3 offset control arm bushings.

[MR 325]

I buy my parts from BMA. I'd recommend the Lemforder or Meyle control arms and the OEM E30 M3 bushings.

[SkiFree]

Walmart....

Seriously though, any simple replacement parts vendor will be going to the same warehouses for parts (worldpac, IMC, SSF,etc.), these wharehouses will list multiple brands/prices.

[withinward]

Walmart....

Seriously though, any simple replacement parts vendor will be going to the same warehouses for parts (worldpac, IMC, SSF,etc.), these wharehouses will list multiple brands/prices.

I buy my parts from BMA. I'd recommend the Lemforder or Meyle control arms and the OEM E30 M3 bushings.

Anyone have experience with bavauto arms? They're cheap as hell, really tempted but don't want to put something unreliable on if I'm going to do the work.

Any input is appreciated.

[Mastrcruse]

I don't have any experience with the bavauto arms but I'd stick with Lemfoerder or Meyle, they seem to be very high quality with regards to all their parts. Also, I'd give Blunttech a shout. I've gotten all my items for the new car from him and his prices are very good and shipping is fast.

[Bimmerguy91]

I just ordered the Meyle 7 piece control arm kit from FCP Euro. 301 shipped

[evandael]

Where do you guys purchase just the balljoints to press into the existing control arms? Preferably original BMW or OE suppliers.

[buc_nasty]

Please stay away from Uro control arms. I will side with the reset of the people here go Lemforder or Meyle. Its best not buy the cheap stuff when it comes to suspension.

[Zinno_e30]

Rear stabilizer link $10.75/ea
front sway bar stabilizer link $22.50/ea
front sway bar stabilizer rubber mounting $5.75/ea
Tie Rod assemblies $53.50/ea
Trailing Arm Bushings $18.75/ea
Control Arms $91.75/ea
control arm bushing (m3) $41.75/ea



These are prices from Pelican Parts with free shipping. I am doing a similar rebuild. Someone please chime in if they can get these parts cheaper. These are all prices for Lemfoerder brand parts.