Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
Seeing the bushing is still available, not the arm from the usual sources...
Open discussion
Open discussion
Last edited by LeiseyJr on May 20, 2021 2:22 AM, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Thrust Arm Assembly NLA?
layout the part number so folks know exactly which part you are discussing.
the only thrust in the ETK is the arm on the clutch slave.
the only thrust in the ETK is the arm on the clutch slave.
Re: Thrust Arm Assembly NLA?
If you are looking for a 'lower control arm" they are everywhere.
If you are looking for a 'upper control arm" they are everywhere.
I just bought and installed both...
If you are looking for a 'upper control arm" they are everywhere.
I just bought and installed both...
Re: Thrust Arm Assembly NLA?
I am referring to the upper control arm. I just didn’t see them on FCP and Autohaus. For getting a Lemforder.
31121132354
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31121132354 (temporarily backordered)
URO is available
31121132353
They do have URO as well as a Meyle for the left side available
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31121132353MY
On FCP euro, just the Genuine is available (left side only)
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ro ... 1121132354
Nothing comes up for the right side (354)
31121132354
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31121132354 (temporarily backordered)
URO is available
31121132353
They do have URO as well as a Meyle for the left side available
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/31121132353MY
On FCP euro, just the Genuine is available (left side only)
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ro ... 1121132354
Nothing comes up for the right side (354)
Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
Rock Auto is showing URO's in stock (I guessed on MY and model):
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw ... +arm,10401
eEuroparts.com has their own brand (no idea whose it is, but they too show Lems and Meyle on backorder):
https://www.eeuroparts.com/Cars/BMW/138 ... uspension/
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw ... +arm,10401
eEuroparts.com has their own brand (no idea whose it is, but they too show Lems and Meyle on backorder):
https://www.eeuroparts.com/Cars/BMW/138 ... uspension/
Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
There's a bunch of them, brand wise, on Amazon, including some Lemforders.
Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
Hopefully Lemforder or Meyle(even they have been iffy lately) will be more readily available soon.
After I've seen a friend with his cheap brand wheel bearings he got from Rockauto fall apart in less than 2000 miles, I wouldn't be too confident in the off brand UCAs.
After I've seen a friend with his cheap brand wheel bearings he got from Rockauto fall apart in less than 2000 miles, I wouldn't be too confident in the off brand UCAs.
Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
FCP had the lemfoerders at 25% off last January. They probably sold out.
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Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
UPDATE: it appears that this part has been discontinued, according to bimmerworld.. Quoted: "NOTE: it appears this arm has been discontinued by all of the OEM suppliers. As of now (August 2021) BMW still offers Genuine thrust arms but at a premium price.."
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Thrust-Rod- ... 4-OEM.html
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Thrust-Rod- ... 4-OEM.html
Re: Upper control/Thrust/Tension Arm Assembly NLA?
Yikes, not good. The UCAs are practically a consumable on these cars.
Autohausaz lists the lowers but not the uppers. First time I've seen them not listed there.
I assume the bushings will remain available for awhile. Any machine shop can press in the bushings for a smallish charge, correct?
Autohausaz lists the lowers but not the uppers. First time I've seen them not listed there.
I assume the bushings will remain available for awhile. Any machine shop can press in the bushings for a smallish charge, correct?