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E30/E36/Z3 Centered Front Control Arm Bushings (FCAB)

$37.87 $50.49
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SKU: K0089-80

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Garagistic is committed to 100% customer satisfaction! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return your purchase within 30 days of the delivery date STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS ON ANY USED OR INSTALLED PARTS. Some items will be subject to a 20% restocking fee, as well as any order returned after 30 days. We do not accept returns on clearance items. All clearance items are final sale and the buyer is responsible for confirming fitment of any application outside of stock configuration. We do not accept returned customized or made-to-order items such as chassis mount shifters, supreme OEM shifters, driveshafts, wiring harnesses, engine mounting kits, roll bars etc (please contact us if you are unsure if you part falls under this category). All products we carry from other vendors such as NRG Innovations and LINK ECU are ineligible for return. We do not refund shipping costs. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any orders after 30 days. On returns authorized past 30 days from the delivery date, we reserve the right to give store credit instead of a refund (please reach out to confirm). We absolutely do not accept used or damaged items for return. It is your responsibility to make sure that returned items arrive to us in good condition please pack your items accordingly. We reserve the right to refuse a return on any items not authorized before hand. It is the customers responsibility to arrange return shipping for any items that are rejected through the return process.

We try and make the return process as easy as possible for you, here's how!

  • Instant Garagistic Credit - we give you store credit BEFORE you ship the item to be able to reorder before we even get your returned product! 
  • See estimated refund right away! - Complete transparency for the whole process!
  • Print label to send back directly from Return/Exchange Center!

 

Our automated system will help with all your return and exchange requests. Our self-service returns center will pull your order information with your email or order number. Begin below at this link:

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Because we are very small company with a limited amount of humans, the only way to return or exchange an item is through this system. Its VERY easy to use and will walk you through everything. You may call us if you need help with the system, however, we suggest you try before calling. When you call or email, we are dedicated to giving you as much help as you need. We don't mind the calls, we don't mind the e-mails, but please, please, please be aware that every phone call or email takes valuable time away from actually building and shipping the orders. There are only 8 guys working here and the fewer detailed updates we give, the faster we can ship orders, release more epic parts, and help with technical issues. Any extra love and patience you give us is an investment we'll put right into getting your parts and service needs.

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Why is there a restocking fee?

Well the first reason is that it was in the terms and conditions on checkout. However there is a better reason.  Honest companies charge restocking fees for a very simple reason: to keep costs (and thus prices for you) down when dealing with the return of items that are not defective. There are a lot of costs associated with processing an order. If you buy something and then return it, there is more costs to handle the return.

All returns must be thoroughly inspected when received back at the warehouse to ensure they are in 100% resalable condition. New packaging materials usually need to be utilized because it is typically only designed to be used two times (initial use and possible return shipment). Time and materials involved inspecting, repackaging and restocking are not insignificant. The bottom line is restocking fees help keep prices low for you!  

For this reason we do not accept returns on any used or previously installed products. We will not sell used products to our customers who are expecting brand new Garagistic parts. At times we may have to charge a higher restocking fee on a return if the parts are damaged during the return shipping. It is your responsibility to ensure the safe arrival of the parts you are returning to us. Thanks!

 

BMW E30, E36, Z3
CENTERED FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS

WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY DOES MY E30, E36, Z3 NEED THEM?

The front control arms bushings on your E30, E36, or Z3 are one of the most commonly neglected parts on the front end of your BMW. They go bad from wear and tear, age, oil, and everything in between. If you're looking to tighten up your steering but not with something as intense as Delrin, 80A poly is your street friendly option. This is the centered version that came on NON-M E30s & E36s. We also have offset versions available. No more front wheel hop and steering wheel shake with these bad boys! These simply get pressed into your OEM lollipop mounts and you're in for precise handling. These will make a massive difference in front end grip and steering response.

The factory rubber bushings were designed for comfort, not performance. They allow the control arm bushings to "float" in the center. That's great to keep the noise down, but allows for TONS of play in the steering. Using Garagistic poly FCABs improves performance by reducing deflection. Poly bushings also have a much greater longevity than rubber bushings. Includes everything needed for installation. You will get two front control arm bushings. These are the "centered" bushings. If you would like the offset front control arm bushings (found in the E30 M3 and E36 M3) then click here. We highly recommend professional installation as these will require a press to install as well as removing your old bushings.

If you are going to do it yourself, save yourself a lot of time by getting the tools to do this job with ease! No need to burn the bushings out in most cases, we use this kit for almost every bushing removal/installation: https://amzn.to/3ooRNdv

Comes with a lifetime warranty. Price is for a pair (2 units) of Garagistic front control arm bushings. Enough to do 1 car.

WILL THESE 80A CENTERED POLY CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FIT MY BMW?

REPLACES BMW OEM NUMBER: 31129069035 (31-12-9-069-035)

  • E30 (318, 323, 325 & M3)
  • Will also fit 318ti models
  • Z3 models
  • E36
WHY SHOULD I REPLACE THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ON MY E30, E36,OR Z3?

At the age of these E30s, the front control arm bushings are often very worn and beat up. When you go over a bump the front wheel will shimmy and hop and do all kinds of weird business. Most people do not realize that these are a maintenance item and should really be done before lowering the vehicle. These 80A poly bushing options are the ultimate in street performance. They WILL increase road noise very slightly if used on a street car (because they are solid geometry. Price for 1 pair of front-control arm bushings.

WHY USE POLY OVER DERLIN BUSHINGS IN MY E30, E36, OR Z3?

Well we will start by mentioning that the factory bushings we made of rubber (duh!). That means the BMW put them there because they are designed to flex and absorb energy making it a little comfy on the street and not allowing a sh** ton of noise to get in. That's wonderful if your car is a street car, but on an all out track rat, drift car, or full out race car build you want your alignment to stay constant. Get it? Flex = the enemy. That makes Delrin the ultimate bushing for all out race vehicles. It is incredibly strong, has no flex, and low coefficient of friction. However, it makes a lot of noise into the cabin of the car. This is where Poly becomes a better choice in some cases. It still offers the same non-existent suspension bushing deflection delrin does without he noise. No deflection means no geometry change. If you are looking for a compromise between delrin and rubber, then check out our poly line. We offer them in a few flavors to suit your needs from OEM+, to dual purpose street/autox/track cars. Keep in mind that both Poly and Delrin will outlast your OEM rubber bushings.

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