Lemforder
SKU: LEM-3711901

BMW Tension Strut - Lemforder 31126768983

325xi, 328i xDrive, 328xi, 330xi, 335i xDrive, & more

Includes Pressed-In Bushing for Ease of Install



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Price each: $108.99
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Description

Details

SKU:
LEM-3711901
FCP Euro ID:
420240
GTIN / UPC:
04047437416482
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
OE

OE Numbers

31126768983

MFG Numbers

37119-01

Product Information

Referred to as a tension strut, per BMW it is mandatory to replace in matched pairs

Your BMW's tension strut is designed to locate the entire front strut assembly. It is under constant tension from suspension movements as well as road forces. Over time the inner bushing is known to fail allowing for this assembly to move freely resulting in poor handling, vibration, and noises.

Suspension Control Arm

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 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

Additional Information

BMW E90, E91, E92 Lemforder Control Arm Kit

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 325xi

  • 2006 BMW 325xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 325xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 325xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 325xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 330xi

  • 2006 BMW 330xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2006 BMW 330xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 328xi

  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2007 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2008 BMW 328xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 335xi

  • 2007 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2007 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2008 BMW 335xi Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas

BMW 328i xDrive

  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2009 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2012 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Wagon 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 2.0L L4 N20B20A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 2.0L L4 N20B20A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 2.0L L4 N26B20A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 2.0L L4 N26B20A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N51B30A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas
  • 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N52 Gas

BMW 335i xDrive

  • 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2009 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2010 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N54B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2011 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Sedan 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2012 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Manual AWD Coupe 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas

BMW X1

  • 2013 BMW X1 xDrive28i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 2.0L L4 N20B20A Gas
  • 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2014 BMW X1 xDrive28i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 2.0L L4 N20B20A Gas
  • 2014 BMW X1 xDrive35i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas
  • 2015 BMW X1 xDrive28i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 2.0L L4 N20B20A Gas
  • 2015 BMW X1 xDrive35i Suspension Control Arm (Front Left Rearward)
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 N55B30A Gas

Product Reviews

9 Reviews

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Mauro
on Wed, Nov 25 at 07:53PM
Quality
Quality Parts.
David E
on Fri, Jan 17 at 11:33PM
Smooth ride
Highly recommended, restored my driving experience.
BimmerPhan
on Thu, Aug 29 at 04:46PM
E90 thrust arm
I bought both sides of the Lemforder thrust arms for my wife's '08 328xi which had torn bushings and a diminished handling. These are excellent replacements and the car feels much more stable and planted now. Don't wait until 80,000 miles to replace these, they wear out earlier than you think.
Mark M
on Thu, Jul 25 at 09:30PM
Tension Strut
Quality strut that is near or at OEM strength and I believe will last a long time
zabiall
on Tue, Jun 18 at 07:33PM
Tension strut
Tension strut is great
Russell Pierre
on Fri, Feb 01 at 10:15PM
Work as described
Perfect fit , original ones much needed to be replaced.
Benjamin
on Thu, Aug 23 at 12:12PM
STRUT
It fit perfectly; It was a day early, can’t complain.
Shahn
on Sat, Jun 30 at 06:57PM
Perfect fitment
Fits perfects and my car drives straight again.
Matthew
on Thu, Aug 24 at 09:35AM
Steering feel greatly improved. Should have replaced these a long time ago on my e90 328xi. Im at 78K miles.

Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by Elijah
Does control arm come with new bolt and nut ?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
No, those would need to be purchased separately, you would need part number 33326760668, and 31106769907 listed below. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-self-locking-hex-nut-33326760668 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-screw-with-washer-m12x15x9010-9-31106769907
Question Posted by a customer
I need to order these and the ball joints that connect to the front spindles. what is this part number?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
The part number for the ball joint to the spindle is 31126768988, I have those available listed below. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-ball-joint-front-328xi-335xi-330xi-325xi-lemforder-31126768988l
Question Posted by a customer
When tightening control arms onto the vehicle for install, must the vehicle be at "Ride Height" before tightening them onto the chassis of the vehicle, or may they be tightened when the side of the vehicle to be worked on is elevated. And if the work is to be done at "Ride Height," is there a way to stimulate such environment onto the vehicle using jacks and jack stands such that there is enough clearance to perform the work of tightening the arm to the chassis?
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Yes, they would need to be torqued with the car on the ground. You could use a jack to simulate this if you are unable to do it with the vehicle on the ground.
Question Posted by Marcello
I purchased this Tension Strut as well as the opposing side (31126768984) and im wondering if i have to replace the locking nut/washer. Are p/ns 33326760668 and 31106768936 still correct even though my car isn't on the fitment tab? I have a 2011 328i Xdrive with N51.
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Please contact service@fcpeuro.com with your VIN and we can get you set up with all the answers you need for your install.
Question Posted by a customer
I am just replacing the Tension Strut. I'm using the old ball joint, since its tight. Can I reuse the old Bolt and nut for the bushing and nut for the ball joint. I'm thinking to use some blue loctite.
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Blue Loctite would not be a suitable alternative to using a new locking nut. It's not required to replace the inner bolt but we would recommend replacing the self locking nuts with x1 33326760668 and x1 31106768936 for each arm. This would be the safest installation.

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