Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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Tom4444
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Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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Are these part numbers with bushings or without bushings??

I've spoken to two different parts shops and I'm getting different answers.

pn: 31121132342
pn: 31121132341

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/oem ... 1121132342

In the the description under "other names" it states " Support, Rod Without Rubber Mounting H31110"
John in VA
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Re: Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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I see your dilemma! Looks like the genuine BMW part comes without the bushing, according to FCP Euro, AutohausAZ & Bimmerworld. Yet several of the online BMW dealership parts depts mention it as BMW 31-12-1-132-342 Rod With Rubber Mounting Rig H3110D

You can get the TRW arm with bushing - just check with the vendor to be sure:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/182622158446
https://alleuro.com/Parts/TRW/31121132342
Tom4444
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Re: Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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How are TRW parts? Any experience?


Also, the diagram shows that it includes the bushing with #10 pointing to both the arm and bushing. Weird.
John in VA
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Re: Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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TRW are good. Lemforder have been back-ordered for a while.
HayekFan
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Re: Control arms BMW OEM w/ bushings or without???

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Looks like the TRW upper left might not be available.
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