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    Radius rod rubber bushings

    I am currently in the process of refurbishing my front end and am having trouble pinning down a part. I'm looking for a RADIUS ROD W/RUBBER but the only listing on realoem is for #7 the rod w/out the rubber. Is there a more common name for "radius rod" that i should be searching? I'm also open to replacing just the rubber bushings but I've seen in other write-ups that a bearing press may be needed to seat the rubber and removing the original rubber can be difficult.

    Any advice or thoughts are always greatly appreciated!
    Chaz

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    Its called the Upper Control Arm. Most of these come with the bushing inserted already. You also will need a ball joint in the end so it makes sense to purchase a whole new part.

    Input that #7 Left or Right P/N into FCPEuros site and you will get results. Id go for the MEYLE or LEMFORDER brand. Good prices. Here is a kit for both by MEYLE: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...32thrustkit-my

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    For the 31121136606 Rubber Mounting you need a press. I do that with a 20 ton press. $35.62 each https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...h/31121136606/
    Easier to buy a complete thrust arm/upper control arm. Because often the rubber parts of the ball joints are broken.
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    Perfect, this is exactly what I was looking for! I had a feeling there was a normal name for those. I'm definitely gonna grab the new part.

    I greatly appreciate the help guys!

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