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BMW Tension Strut (Control Arm) - Lemforder OE-Quality
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From $123.99
Overview
OE-quality suspension tension strut (control arm) for BMW F30, F22, F32/F33/F36, and related platforms. Designed to locate the front strut assembly and withstand constant tension from suspension movements and road forces. Features a durable inner bushing that prevents assembly movement, maintaining proper handling and eliminating vibration and noises. Lemforder is the OE supplier to BMW and 50+ manufacturers worldwide. Direct replacement for OEM part numbers 31126855742 and 31126851260. Per BMW TIS recommendations, must be replaced in matched pairs.
Specifications
- Type
- Control Arm
Vehicle Fitment22 configurations
- BMW 228i(F22)N202014–2016
- BMW 228iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F23)N202015–2016
- BMW 320iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)N202013–2018
- BMW 328d(F30)N472014–2018
- BMW 328iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(E92)N522012–2013
- BMW 328iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(E93)N522012–2013
- BMW 328iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)N202012–2016
- BMW 330eLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)B482016–2018
- BMW 330iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)B482017–2018
- BMW 335iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(E92)N552012–2013
- BMW 335iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(E93)N552012–2013
- BMW 335iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)N552012–2015
- BMW 340iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)B582016–2018
- BMW 428iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F32)N202014–2016
- BMW 428iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F33)N202014–2016
- BMW 428i Gran CoupeLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F36)N202015–2016
- BMW 435iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F32)N552014–2016
- BMW 435iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F33)N552014–2016
- BMW 435i Gran CoupeLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F36)N552015–2016
- BMW ActiveHybrid 3Likely fits — confirm with retailer(F30)N552013–2015
- BMW M235iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F22)N552014–2016
- BMW M235iLikely fits — confirm with retailer(F23)N552015–2016
Installation summary
Replacing this front tension strut requires moderate mechanical skill and can be successfully accomplished by a knowledgeable DIYer using standard shop tools along with spring perch tools if your vehicle is equipped with coilovers. Plan for about two hours of work, keeping in mind that per BMW recommendations these arms must be replaced in matched pairs to ensure balanced handling. The most critical step to watch out for is that the inner bushing bolt must be fully torqued only while the vehicle is resting at normal ride height to prevent premature bushing failure, and a complete professional wheel alignment is mandatory immediately following the installation.
AI-generated overview — always verify against the official install instructions.
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