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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

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 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.

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 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.

and eurocarparts is £63.60 each

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

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

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

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)