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
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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