{"product_id":"powerflex-front-control-arm-bushings-bmw-e46-3-series-z4-pff5-4601","title":"Powerflex Front Control Arm Bushings – BMW 3 Series (E46) \/ BMW Z4 (E85\/E86)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePowerflex Front Control Arm Bushings for BMW 3 Series (E46) \/ BMW Z4 (E85\/E86).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunction and design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA suspension arm bushing forms a controlled mounting point between the arm and its supporting structure. Compliance at that joint allows movement under load; the condition and construction of the bushing influence how consistently the arm locates the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a suspension refresh, replacing deteriorated mounting bushings addresses movement at the joint rather than changing the spring or damper rate. Final steering and handling behavior also depends on the remaining joints, tires and alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMW 3 Series (E46) \/ BMW Z4 (E85\/E86).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBracket bore selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 60 mm and 66 mm dimensions refer to the mounting bracket bore that accepts the bushing, not the control arm diameter. Check the installed bracket. E46 M3 and Xi versions are separate applications, and a shared E46 generation name does not establish fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose your series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet: the road-oriented series; compound selection depends on the individual application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Series: the firmer series generally intended to prioritize movement control. Product-specific fitment and intended-use restrictions still apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable options and part numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracket Bore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFF5-4601-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW E46 3 Series \/ Z4 Front Control Arm Bushings - 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFF5-4601-60BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW E46 3 Series \/ Z4 Front Control Arm Bushings - 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFF5-4601\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW E46 3 Series \/ Z4 Front Control Arm Bushings - 66 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFF5-4601BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW E46 3 Series \/ Z4 Front Control Arm Bushings - 66 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the arm, housing and associated joints during installation. Use the fitting procedure for the selected part number and check alignment after work affecting suspension geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepresentative image:\u003c\/strong\u003e One or more images shown are generic or representative photographs provided for illustration. The product supplied may differ in shape, color, dimensions, hardware, or quantity shown. Your selected SKU and the written product specification determine the item supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Powerflex","offers":[{"title":"60 mm \/ Street","offer_id":68168972566778,"sku":"PFF5-4601-60","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 mm \/ Black Series","offer_id":68168972599546,"sku":"PFF5-4601-60BLK","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 mm \/ Street","offer_id":68168972632314,"sku":"PFF5-4601","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"66 mm \/ Black Series","offer_id":68168972665082,"sku":"PFF5-4601BLK","price":112.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/6352\/7739\/files\/get_cda932e1-e6cd-47a2-af59-10c89693f184.png?v=1794438875","url":"https:\/\/lgcracing.com\/products\/powerflex-front-control-arm-bushings-bmw-e46-3-series-z4-pff5-4601","provider":"Legacy Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}