track control arms

[i_am_me]

i need new lower front ball joints because the gaiters on mine are split.
so i have to replace the tca`s but i need to know if these will it or will i have to get the more expensive ones?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FCA5515-TRACK ... 2313a7e393

[Jeroen]

there are two types depending on build date, then they're different L/R and the horrible picture isn't clear but it looks like there are no bushes in there.

why not try a decent supplier? Schmiedmann, Eurocarparts, GSF, ... all the addresses are at the top of the FS section here

[i_am_me]

i was hoping they would be the same through out the build dates
mines an 83 316 so i was a bit unsure.
i have tried the places round here that supply parts but no where seems to have them,(didnt even have an oil filter)
so i decided ebay was a good option.

[Jeroen]

ok well here ya go but there must be something closer to home as well I guess

http://www.schmiedmann.com/3_series/E21 ... -parts.htm

[i_am_me]

i looked on gsf and i cant find them on there and on schiedmann there 51.34 each.
i know you get what you pay for but thats way more than the ebay ones.

[i_am_me]

and eurocarparts is £63.60 each

[i_am_me]

am i right in thinking these will fit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FCA5515-BMW-3 ... 3a68872360
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FCA5516-BMW-3 ... 3cba58cf8d

and some arb bushes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E21-3-SER ... 3cbf009a03

[i_am_me]

any one know because i need to be sure they will fit before i order them

[e21-Mark]

Put your chassis number in on real OEM and it'll throw up the correct part and number.

[mr edd]

Are the joints worn or are just the covers split? If the joints are still good You could replace the rubber covers which is loads cheaper( last time i changed mine they cost £2 each from the local car shop)