Meyle HD control arms and bushes

[Jay-SP]

Just wondering on peoples thoughts towards Meyle HD controls arms?

My car was in at BMW today and it needs control arms and rear bushes, BMW want £892 for this, including 4 wheel alignment. Not keen on paying that.

I've found these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-E86-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-MEYLE-HD-C813-/190933378791

I've heard of the brand before, but seem to remember not being able to use them on my old e46 because it had M Sport suspension. Does anyone know if these will definitely work on my e86? Were different suspension options on the Z4 Coupe?

BMW have quoted the following part numbers:
B31.12.2.343.353 NS Wishbone
B31.12.2.343.352 OS Wishbone
B31.12.6.783.376 R W/Bone Mount

Thoughts?

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Arms are the same for all except the M I think regardless of springs. Might as well do the ARB bushings while you're under there, 5 mins each. Drop links are also cheap.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Ask the retailer to confirm they will fit, if they don't then it's on them.

 

[Jay-SP]

Arms are the same for all except the M I think regardless of springs. Might as well do the ARB bushings while you're under there, 5 mins each. Drop links are also cheap.

Excellent, thanks for the reply. Tempted to order these, but waiting on the dealer I bought the car from 3 weeks ago to let me know if they are willing to contribute towards the replacement.

 

[Jay-SP]

Ask the retailer to confirm they will fit, if they don't then it's on them.

There is a contact number on the eBay advert, I'll give them a call on Monday.

 

[soundb0y]

I had the msport suspension but fitted a b12 kit and these and they have been fine so far.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-BMW-E46-316-318-M-SPORT-TECH-FRONT-LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE-BUSH-MEYLE-HD-/150821607119?hash=item231dab16cf:m:mkRUpZQmgVIzB2wr4k1NshA

 

[midway]

I did mine on E85, I would have a look at polly bushes for the lollipops rather than the rubber ones supplied and you definitely need wheel alignment after the work has been done.

 

[Jay-SP]

I did mine on E85, I would have a look at polly bushes for the lollipops rather than the rubber ones supplied and you definitely need wheel alignment after the work has been done.

How long have you had poly bushes? Has ride been compromised? Are they overly noisy? Any creaking going on if they've been in a while?

 

[Jay-SP]

I had the msport suspension but fitted a b12 kit and these and they have been fine so far.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-BMW-E46-316-318-M-SPORT-TECH-FRONT-LOWER-CONTROL-ARM-WISHBONE-BUSH-MEYLE-HD-/150821607119?hash=item231dab16cf:m:mkRUpZQmgVIzB2wr4k1NshA

I think I'm going to contact them on Monday. Really want to make sure I get the correct ones.

 

[midway]

They have been in about 3 months and improved the ride no end but I think it was more due to the fact that the rubber one I had on were well worn. No creaking or groaning and cost about £60 just for the bushes.

 

[Ant]

lol £900 f**k that

i have msport suspension and meylehd bushes and control arms, did control arms,rtabs, powerflex anti roll bushes fitted front/back etc last year

control arms cost me 200 iirc all the bushes etc about another 120 all in, another 120 or so fitting , nowhere near what you're getting quoted
and for a fair bit more than just the front control arms.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Z4-E85-E86-SPORT-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-LINK-RODS-MEYLE-HD-A578-/191247361555

is what went on my 3.0i with msport suspension (got them from that seller as well actually)

 

[Greg 01]

I recently bought these n had them fitted no complaints. I sent car details an vin number to them and they confirmed they were the right parts .

 

[Jay-SP]

Meyle HD control arms, bushes and drop links arrived today. Being fitted next week, I'll post again once complete!

 

[Jez_m]

lol £900 f**k that

i have msport suspension and meylehd bushes and control arms, did control arms,rtabs, powerflex anti roll bushes fitted front/back etc last year

control arms cost me 200 iirc all the bushes etc about another 120 all in, another 120 or so fitting , nowhere near what you're getting quoted
and for a fair bit more than just the front control arms.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Z4-E85-E86-SPORT-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-LINK-RODS-MEYLE-HD-A578-/191247361555

is what went on my 3.0i with msport suspension (got them from that seller as well actually)

I bought these (minus link rods as they were done previously) and fitted at the weekend. My control arms were the original arms and had never been off the car.. wow, they put up some fight! The arms were pretty much fused to the car at the steering knuckle and subframe and required copious amounts of blow torch, angle grider and pry bar to free the arms from the car! Satisfying work... but time consuming. Took a few hours to remove the old and literally 30 mins to fit the new ones. Which are very good quality by the way, would def recommend.

End result, front end feels nice and tight again. Steering feel and placement of the car on the road 100 times better. It also fixed the 'wandering' that i was getting from the car over 60mph.

 

[Buckz]

lol £900 f**k that

i have msport suspension and meylehd bushes and control arms, did control arms,rtabs, powerflex anti roll bushes fitted front/back etc last year

control arms cost me 200 iirc all the bushes etc about another 120 all in, another 120 or so fitting , nowhere near what you're getting quoted
and for a fair bit more than just the front control arms.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Z4-E85-E86-SPORT-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-LINK-RODS-MEYLE-HD-A578-/191247361555

is what went on my 3.0i with msport suspension (got them from that seller as well actually)

I bought these (minus link rods as they were done previously) and fitted at the weekend. My control arms were the original arms and had never been off the car.. wow, they put up some fight! The arms were pretty much fused to the car at the steering knuckle and subframe and required copious amounts of blow torch, angle grider and pry bar to free the arms from the car! Satisfying work... but time consuming. Took a few hours to remove the old and literally 30 mins to fit the new ones. Which are very good quality by the way, would def recommend.

End result, front end feels nice and tight again. Steering feel and placement of the car on the road 100 times better. It also fixed the 'wandering' that i was getting from the car over 60mph.

yup I had mine installed too, attempted my self but failed miserably at the side of the road and went to the garage.. guy did not like me after the work xD his boss said he couldn't remember the last time he swore so much in a day, they were a PITA to take off. Which is why I gave up and put everything back together xD

 

[vester86]

i have them on for about 10000 miles now, no complaints at all

 

[Artful-Bodger]

lol £900 f**k that

i have msport suspension and meylehd bushes and control arms, did control arms,rtabs, powerflex anti roll bushes fitted front/back etc last year

control arms cost me 200 iirc all the bushes etc about another 120 all in, another 120 or so fitting , nowhere near what you're getting quoted
and for a fair bit more than just the front control arms.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Z4-E85-E86-SPORT-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-LINK-RODS-MEYLE-HD-A578-/191247361555

is what went on my 3.0i with msport suspension (got them from that seller as well actually)

I bought these (minus link rods as they were done previously) and fitted at the weekend. My control arms were the original arms and had never been off the car.. wow, they put up some fight! The arms were pretty much fused to the car at the steering knuckle and subframe and required copious amounts of blow torch, angle grider and pry bar to free the arms from the car! Satisfying work... but time consuming. Took a few hours to remove the old and literally 30 mins to fit the new ones. Which are very good quality by the way, would def recommend.

End result, front end feels nice and tight again. Steering feel and placement of the car on the road 100 times better. It also fixed the 'wandering' that i was getting from the car over 60mph.

Blowtorch and angle grinder , one of these would have saved a lot of hassle for you - http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/car-service-tools/hub-and-suspension-tools/ball-joint-tools/?LAS5496&0&t5_432&gclid=CPzimYKevdMCFcuZGwodI0ADTA

I did mine last weekend, Meyle HD arms bushes and droplink, the originals were well and truly seized in , I first tried my screw type balljoint separator , the idea is you put compression on the top of the threaded rod then give the upright housing a tap with a hammer to shock it, usually they pop right out, this time however there was no such luck, a 2lb hammer and the fork separator were required for both sides! :x

As you say though, easy to fit the new ones!

 

[Jez_m]

lol £900 f**k that

i have msport suspension and meylehd bushes and control arms, did control arms,rtabs, powerflex anti roll bushes fitted front/back etc last year

control arms cost me 200 iirc all the bushes etc about another 120 all in, another 120 or so fitting , nowhere near what you're getting quoted
and for a fair bit more than just the front control arms.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-Z4-E85-E86-SPORT-CONTROL-ARMS-WISHBONE-BUSH-LINK-RODS-MEYLE-HD-A578-/191247361555

is what went on my 3.0i with msport suspension (got them from that seller as well actually)

I bought these (minus link rods as they were done previously) and fitted at the weekend. My control arms were the original arms and had never been off the car.. wow, they put up some fight! The arms were pretty much fused to the car at the steering knuckle and subframe and required copious amounts of blow torch, angle grider and pry bar to free the arms from the car! Satisfying work... but time consuming. Took a few hours to remove the old and literally 30 mins to fit the new ones. Which are very good quality by the way, would def recommend.

End result, front end feels nice and tight again. Steering feel and placement of the car on the road 100 times better. It also fixed the 'wandering' that i was getting from the car over 60mph.

Blowtorch and angle grinder , one of these would have saved a lot of hassle for you - http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/car-service-tools/hub-and-suspension-tools/ball-joint-tools/?LAS5496&0&t5_432&gclid=CPzimYKevdMCFcuZGwodI0ADTA

I did mine last weekend, Meyle HD arms bushes and droplink, the originals were well and truly seized in , I first tried my screw type balljoint separator , the idea is you put compression on the top of the threaded rod then give the upright housing a tap with a hammer to shock it, usually they pop right out, this time however there was no such luck, a 2lb hammer and the fork separator were required for both sides! :x

As you say though, easy to fit the new ones!

I have one of those in the link! Spent about 30 mins smashing it with a steel hammer in to the arm joint. Would not separate until i introduced the heat!

The angle grinder was for a seized and threaded bolt. A nightmare to get to.. it was the one that sits on top of the inner subframe mount..

 

[Artful-Bodger]

I bought these (minus link rods as they were done previously) and fitted at the weekend. My control arms were the original arms and had never been off the car.. wow, they put up some fight! The arms were pretty much fused to the car at the steering knuckle and subframe and required copious amounts of blow torch, angle grider and pry bar to free the arms from the car! Satisfying work... but time consuming. Took a few hours to remove the old and literally 30 mins to fit the new ones. Which are very good quality by the way, would def recommend.

End result, front end feels nice and tight again. Steering feel and placement of the car on the road 100 times better. It also fixed the 'wandering' that i was getting from the car over 60mph.

Blowtorch and angle grinder , one of these would have saved a lot of hassle for you - http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools/car-service-tools/hub-and-suspension-tools/ball-joint-tools/?LAS5496&0&t5_432&gclid=CPzimYKevdMCFcuZGwodI0ADTA

I did mine last weekend, Meyle HD arms bushes and droplink, the originals were well and truly seized in , I first tried my screw type balljoint separator , the idea is you put compression on the top of the threaded rod then give the upright housing a tap with a hammer to shock it, usually they pop right out, this time however there was no such luck, a 2lb hammer and the fork separator were required for both sides! :x

As you say though, easy to fit the new ones!

I have one of those in the link! Spent about 30 mins smashing it with a steel hammer in to the arm joint. Would not separate until i introduced the heat!

The angle grinder was for a seized and threaded bolt. A nightmare to get to.. it was the one that sits on top of the inner subframe mount..

Aww man, that just turns the whole job into an embuggerance!