Lemforder
SKU: KIT-E396PIECEKITL

BMW 6-Piece Control Arm Kit - E396PIECEKITL

540i, M5



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Price each: $723.81
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Description

Details

SKU:
KIT-E396PIECEKITL
FCP Euro ID:
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

31121141961, 31121141962, 31121092610, 31121092820, 31121092609, 31121092819, 32211091724, 32211091723

MFG Numbers

1413302, 1413402, 1930901, 1930801, 3160204374, 3160204375

This Kit Includes

Qty Part SKU Brand Price
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly LEM-1413302 $160.26
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly LEM-1413402 $154.99
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly LEM-1930901 $175.99
1 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly LEM-1930801 $175.99
1 Steering Tie Rod End MEY-3160204374 $28.29
1 Steering Tie Rod End MEY-3160204375 $28.29

Product Information

6 piece control arm kit featuring OE Lemforder components

This is a front suspension refresh kit for all 8 cylinder E39 models. The E39 chassis is notorious for breaking thrust arm bushings which come from the factory as a hydro filled bushing. This kit is comprised of all Lemforder OE replacement parts. These are identical to what BMW sells through the dealerships.

We recommend replacing all of your components if you have in excess of 80K miles and still have original components. We also encourage that you replace your control arm components if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

  • Popping, clunking, or clicking sounds while traveling over bumps or dips in the road
  • A disconnected feeling between the steering wheel and front end of the car
  • Vehicle is slow to respond to steering inputs
  • Vehicle wanders on the highway or will not drive straight
  • Vehicle cannot be aligned properly due to play in front suspension
Suspension Control Arm Kit

Control arms are crucial link in a vehicle's suspension connecting the suspension to a vehicle's subframe. These pieces are usually hinged to allow for suspension to travel and articulate as the vehicle rides over obstructions in the road and while the vehicle turns. Many vehicles such as those with independent suspensions have multiple links and feature several connection points and arms to offer better ride quality and comfort.

As bushings and joints in a control arm begin to wear you may notice a looseness feel in your suspension. And while many arms have replaceable and serviceable individual components, many still require the replacement of the entire arm. Below are signs of when a replacement control arm may be needed.

Suspension Control Arm Kit Failure Symptoms
  • Play in suspension joints where these arms meet the subframe and/or knuckle
  • Buckling noise emanating from the suspension
  • Uneven tire wear
  • Inability to properly align vehicle
  • Shutter or vibration coming from the steering wheel at highway speed
  • Wandering or pulling sensation from side to side felt on the steering wheel

About Lemforder

LEMFÖRDER is the No.1 brand in original equipment steering and chassis components. As a trusted partner of over 50 vehicle manufacturers worldwide LEMFÖRDER is a leader in the development of innovative passenger car, motorcycle, HCV and off-road chassis technology. Lemforder is a quality innovator in the fields of steering and suspension system parts and is often the OE (original equipment) of suspension parts for car brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and more. Founded in Lemförde near Bremen, LEMFÖRDER still engineers over 90% of its parts in Germany.

As part of a global organization, LEMFÖRDER follows the footprints of the automotive industry and has production and engineering sites all over the world. Each LEMFÖRDER part is rigorously tested before entering the market. For over 70 years LEMFÖRDER has been known for its pioneering spirit and passion for detail – setting the highest standards in steering and suspension. As an OE supplier to vehicle manufacturers for decades, LEMFÖRDER has a reputation for developing products that are perfectly suited to the overall vehicle system.

Lemforder many times matches OE quality and are considered either OE or OEM for many popular European models. In fact, many of their parts are made on the same line as the original and have had the BMW logo milled or ground off to be sold under the Lemforder label instead. Lemforder is of equal quality as many of the Genuine parts available with Lemforder coming in at a significant cost savings.

Fits These Cars

BMW 540i

  • 1997 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1997 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1998 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 1999 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2000 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Automatic RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW 540i Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Wagon 4.4L V8 M62 Gas

BMW M5

  • 2000 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2001 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2002 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas
  • 2003 BMW M5 Suspension Control Arm Kit (Front)
    Manual RWD Sedan 5.0L V8 S62 Gas

Product Reviews

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Charles
on Mon, Jan 04 at 03:15PM
Perfect fit
The control arms Fit prefect .

Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by a customer
What is the country of origin for these control arms?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
The control arms would be coming from Malaysia in this kit.
Question Posted by a customer
Does it come with mounting hardware, bolts and washers?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Required replacement hardware is included.
Question Posted by a customer
If these are OE replacements, are they liquid filled like the original bushings? My current Lem replacements seem to be shot in two years of normal driving, 03 540 with sport suspension?? thks
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
The tension struts (large curved control arms) have liquid filled bushings as they are the OE design produced by Lemforder for BMW. The wishbones (straight control arms) are solid rubber bushings.
Question Posted by a customer
Do these come with polyurethane bushings?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
No. These Lemforder control arms are OE replacements. We do not offer polyurethane control arm bushings for the E39 5-series due to the design of the front suspension. Using poly is detrimental in terms of performance and comfor due to how the control arms must pivot with the suspension movements.

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