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      02-17-2016, 04:23 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by jwebb335xi View Post
Hey guys,

I apologize if this issue has been thoroughly beaten-up previously, but I have what I hope are two simple questions.

Background:
My car is a 2008 335xi and it appears to have a bad thrust arm bushing (hydrobearing ...31126768818.... according to real OEM) for the second time. When I went down this path 35K miles ago, I couldn't find anything more robust than stock for the XI; NO M3 part for the front of this car, etc...

Question:
Is there an M3 equivalent part or more robust aftermarket part? Also, is it still standard course to replace the whole arm so I get the benefit of new ball joints (85K miles)?

Thanks guys!!

Many run this Strongflex bushing...

http://www.strongflex.eu/en/e90-e91-...553503470.html

Takes 2-3 weeks to arrive from Poland.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1004661
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