BimmerWorld E30/E36/Z3 Front Suspension Overhaul Kits

BimmerWorld's front suspension overhaul kits are designed to bring your worn front suspension back to new (or even better than new)! Our kits are comprised of products we know work well and have sold for years with excellent results. With our new overhaul kit we have added the option of five different control arm bushings to fit your driving style. Also, for the do-it-yourselfer, we have the option of pre-pressed control arm bushings into new housings for an easy installation.

The control arms, tie rod assemblies, and swaybar links included in this package are manufactured by Meyle. Meyle has become a reputable aftermarket manufacturer that takes a different approach to manufacturing replacement parts. Meyle takes failure prone OE product designs and improves them to last longer and perform better. These Meyle control arms and swaybar links are called "Heavy Duty" and come with a four year warranty. Tie rod assemblies and E30 control arms are standard Meyle parts and come with a one year warranty. Meyle products are TÜV approved and meet or exceed ISO standards.

What makes a Meyle HD product better?

• Meyle HD control arms incorporate larger, heat treated, German made ball joints. The outer ball joint is solid mounted to the arm just like a M3 control arm - E36 non-M and Z3 cars have rubber mounted outer ball joints that are not performance oriented and can wear with time. Upgrading to the solid mounted Meyle HD arm will increase performance and longevity and add no additional NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) to the cabin.
• Meyle HD swaybar links incorporate hardened metal ball joints for increase strength and longevity compared to standard swaybar links.

Our front suspension overhaul kits are designed to fit these popular models:

• E30 3 Series (except 325ix) and E30 M3 - The E30 non-M chassis cars have the option of any control arm bushing set. The E30 M3 will need offset bushings to retain factory suspension geometry. E30 3 Series arms are made by Meyle and have a one year warranty
• E36 3 Series and E36 M3 - The E36 non-M chassis cars have the option of any control arm bushing set. Though the '96-'99 M3 came with centered bushings from the factory, offset bushings will be needed to incorporate the specific Meyle control arms from this package. The performance characteristics of the car will be retained with this kit. E36 3 Series arms are Meyle Heavy Duty and come with an extended four year warranty.
• Z3 and MZ3 - The Z3 non-M chassis cars have the option of any control arm bushing set. Though the MZ3 came with centered bushings from the factory, offset bushings will be needed to incorporate the specific Meyle control arms from this package. The performance characteristics of the car will be retained with this kit. Z3 arms are Meyle Heavy Duty and come with an extended four year warranty.

The kit has five different types of control arm bushings to choose from (ALL M-cars will use offset control arm bushings with this overhaul kit):

• Heavy Duty Rubber Centered - These control arm bushings are similar to the parts found on the '96-'99 E36 M3. They are a semi-solid rubber design that is a great bushing for standard street E30 and E36 3 Series cars along with Z3 cars. These bushings will last much longer than standard rubber bushing and will not increase NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). Handling precision will be increases slightly over the standard non-M rubber bushings.
• Heavy Duty Rubber Offset* - These bushings offer the same benefits as the heavy duty rubber bushings above but feature a offset design for increase caster. The increased caster will aid in high speed stability. E30 M3 and 1995 E36 M3 cars came stock with offset control arm bushings.
• Powerflex Polyurethane Centered - These bushings are made of a polyurethane material that decrease bushing deflection over the rubber bushings for better handling and steering feedback. We suggest polyurethane for performance oriented driving.
• Powerflex Polyurethane Offset - These bushings offer the same benefits as the polyurethane bushings above but feature a offset design for increase caster. The increased caster will aid in high speed stability. E30 M3 and 1995 E36 M3 cars came stock with offset control arm bushings.
• BWSport TrackCAB Solid Offset Mounts - designed for drivers needing a solid control arm mounting solution without the added maintenance of spherical joints. The forged bracket is offset to increase caster for better high speed stability, creating the same geometry as M3 cars. The mount incorporates Delrin bushings for a no-deflection design and extended service intervals. With this solid configuration turn-in and brake stability are also highly improved. Another great feature of the TrackCAB set is ease of installation - no press work required.

The overhaul kit offer two options for mounting the control arm bushings to the chassis of the car:

• Pre-Pressed - Bushings arrive mounted in new housings - no press or extra work required. TrackCABs also arrive fully assembled for installation.
• Bushings Only - For customers who have access to a press and plan to re-use their original brackets.

The overhaul kit has the option of including Meyle tie rod assemblies (both inner and outer) and Meyle HD swaybar links. Please use application chart below to confirm your link style before ordering. If you are planning to incorporate E36 M3/MZ3 strut-mount links on your non-M car, you will need to use the appropriate strut housing.

Meyle Heavy Duty parts have a 4 year warranty. Standard Meyle replacement parts have a 1 year warranty.

* Due to the design of the Powerflex offset bushings and Meyle control arms, modification of the Powerflex bushing is necessary for a proper fitment.

e36 M3 Front Suspension Kit
From Jason of Fairport, New York on 4/12/2010.