[rt-man]

Hey there. 73.5k miles, 35i, luxury package, blah blah blah. Thrust arm bushings are worn, was going to have my mechanic buddy replace the entire arms rather than press new bushings in. I can't seem to find aftermarket arms. Can't find on fcpeuro, have not tried pelican. Can't tell from Rockauto as the terminology isn't consistent. On older cars (which I have some familiarity), these would be called lower control arms, I think . right?

I refuse to walk into the dealer and buy them from them. Thanks for the help.

Happy New Year

[Wgosma]

Get the part number via RealOEM website https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select, input last 7 of VIN, then search. Then go shopping and see what you find available.

Thrust arm or tension strut is common terminology, control arm is different suspension component- this is what I recall from RWD sedans....maybe terms differ on AWD cars?

[e30lover318i]

Should be part numbers

31106787673
31106787674


https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...vD_BwE#fitment


Don’t cheap out on the thrust arms they take 90% of the beating on our cars. Just a heads up getting the lower ball joint separated from the arm is a BITCH, I’d highly suggest replacing them while in there just to make life easier on your buddy.


#5 for thrust arm and #9 lower ball

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=31_0928

[383vett]

I replaced one of those when wifey hit a curb on our 2012 x3 n55. It was not difficult to do. Got both lower arms on one side from Pelican Parts

[rt-man]

Thanks for all your help, just ordered from fcpeuro