Whiteline W53518 Front Lower Inner Rear Bushings for 01-06 BMW M3/3-Series/Z4M

Vehicle Fitment

• 2001-2006 BMW M3 (E46; all trims; RWD)
• 2001-2006 BMW 3 Series E46 (325i, 330i, 325Ci, 330Ci; coupe, sedan, convertible; RWD & AWD variants with matching control arm geometry)
• 2003-2008 BMW Z4 M (E85/E86; with M suspension option; RWD)

Fitment Notes

• Front lower control arm inner rearward bushing kit (lower inner, rear position).
• Replaces worn original rubber bushings with synthetic elastomer in new housings (60.3 mm size).
• Includes new housings; original ready for press-fit installation.
• Recommended for performance or daily driving use -- improves steering precision, reduces deflection.
• Professional installation with alignment adjustment recommended after replacement.

Features

• Synthetic elastomer material provides improved stiffness and durability vs. stock rubber
• Includes new housings sized at 60.3 mm for direct fit
• Internal grease reservoirs and supplied molybdenum disulfide grease for long life
• Reduces deflection under lateral and braking loads for sharper response
• Improves braking stability and steering feel consistency
• Lifetime warranty on bushing component per Whiteline warranty policy
• Use of new housings ensures zero tolerance play and correct alignment
• Supplied grease ensures immediate lubrication during use

Specifications

• Part Number: W53518
• Application: Front lower control arm -- inner rear position
• Housing Outer Diameter: 60.3 mm (standard replacement)
• Material: Synthetic elastomer bushing with steel sleeve and grease canal
• Includes: 2 bushing housings with bushings (left & right)
• Warranty: Lifetime warranty on bushing material / structural integrity

Included Components

• 2x Bushing housings (left & right)
• 2x Synthetic elastomer bushings pressed into housings
• Grease pack (molybdenum disulfide / LM grease)
• Installation instructions and specifications sheet

Product Description

The **Whiteline W53518** kit is designed to replace the front lower control arm inner rear bushings for 2001-2006 BMW E46 (3 Series) and BMW M3, as well as 2003-2008 Z4 M models. It includes new 60.3 mm housings and synthetic elastomer bushings that offer improved stiffness over original rubber, enhancing steering precision, braking stability, and reducing unwanted deflection.

Integral grease reservoirs and supplied molybdenum disulfide grease ensure sustained lubrication. The kit is engineered to restore control arm geometry and reduce play, making it ideal for street, performance, or track use. Proper installation and post-service alignment are essential to maintain proper suspension dynamics.