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Old 04-29-2021, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by KalahariBX5 View Post
sorry about that. I am using the terminology that my mechanic, and the other mechanics I have spoken with here in Canada use. Also, any search I have done looking for these parts has referred to them as control arms. so I guess we are all wrong then?
Yeah, as long as you get the right part. Most BMW people will call it a tension arm/strut as pointed out. Different sources call it different names, which is why I try to go by the part number.

BigBody mentioned Meyle HD. I have used Meyle HD without issue in many applications, including the tension arm. I also echo is recommendation to doing a complete arm and I wouldn't get an alignment personally, were I to have to replace JUST the tension arm.
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