31121092609
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- SKU:
- MEY-3160500029HD
- Quality:
- Heavy Duty
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OE Numbers
- 31121092609, 31121092820, 3160500029/HD, 3160500029HD
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MFG Numbers
- 3160500029HD
Product Information
Includes pressed in heavy duty solid rubber bushing
The tension strut/traction strut is an important part of your BMW's front suspension. It is designed to keep the entire strut assembly under constant tension. It consists of a steel outer ball joint which faces downward in the wheel spindle and a rubber bushing which is bolted to the subframe.
The factory designed component consists of a liquid filled rubber bushing. The hydro bushing is excellent when it comes to absorbing vibrations but it is not durable in the long run. Meyle re-engineered the bushing to be a solid control arm bushing. It will flex less, last longer, and slightly improve handling. This is the best solution for a street driven car and a popular alternative to poly urethane bushings. We highly recommend this control arm bushing for lowered or modified BMW's.
Note: Some customers have reported that they feel extra vibration and harshness on rough road surfaces. This is normal due to the solid rubber bushing design.
Control arms are crucial link in a vehicle's suspension connecting the suspension to a vehicle's subframe. These pieces are usually hinged to allow for suspension to travel and articulate as the vehicle rides over obstructions in the road and while the vehicle turns. Many vehicles such as those with independent suspensions have multiple links and feature several connection points and arms to offer better ride quality and comfort.
As bushings and joints in a control arm begin to wear you may notice a looseness feel in your suspension. And while many arms have replaceable and serviceable individual components, many still require the replacement of the entire arm. Below are signs of when a replacement control arm may be needed:
Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly Failure Symptoms- Play in suspension joints where these arms meet the subframe and/or knuckle
- Buckling noise emanating from the suspension
- Uneven tire wear
- Inability to properly align vehicle
- Shutter or vibration coming from the steering wheel at highway speed
- Wandering or pulling sensation from side to side felt on the steering wheel
About Meyle HD
The MEYLE HD brand is a subsidiary of Wulf Gaertner, a firm established in 1958 that at the time just exported and traded original equipment spare parts on a small scale. Today Meyle offers over 17,000 top-grade automotive spare parts including the "MEYLE HD" line, not to be mistaken for the "Meyle" line. While Meyle is a quality aftermarket parts option, Meyle HD goes further than the original OEM part by determining the root cause of failure and improving the design to make it more durable. Whether they increase the size of a ball joint, re-design its socket, or add in high performance synthetic grease, you can be sure that Meyle has done their due diligence to improve the replacement components for your European Vehicle.
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