5/6/7/8/X5 Series Thrust Rods (Upper Control Arms)

The thrust arms on BMW 5, 6, 7, 8, and X5 series cars incorporate a large bushing that is designed to remove vibration from the front steering while controlling loads from the tire. This soft bushing naturally wears prematurely, causing sloppy steering, bad tire wear, and jolts during braking. The ball joint can also become worn, and we suggest checking it along with the bushing when diagnosing wear.

We have 2 different arm choices, "OEM" (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and "Aftermarket". "OEM" arms are typically from the manufacturer that made the parts that were on your car as it rolled out from the factory and "Aftermarket" arms are typically from east Asia and have a comparable quality that has increased considerably over the past few years. The "Aftermarket" alternative makes a great option if you're on a tight budget but still want a quality part.

We are offering a Powerflex pre-pressed polyurethane bushing upgrade**. If you choose to have your arms pre-pressed with Powerflex urethane bushings, please check the box for each arm purchased and also purchase the Powerflex bushings from the listing below. The arms will come ready to install, pressed and lubricated. Checking the box only includes the press work; it does not include the bushings.

*The E34 5 Series and E32 7 Series arms do not include bushings as pictured. We suggest Powerflex bushings for this application, street or track.

**We currently do not have a Powerflex bushing option for the E65 7 Series, E60 5 Series, or E23 7 Series. These will come with factory-style rubber bushings.

***The X5 thrust arms do not include outer ball joints. They are available through our website.