Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit - BMW M2/M3/M4 G87/G80/G82

OVERVIEW

An underrated component of a proper driver's suspension, the monoball kit (tension strut ball joint kit in today's terminology) is a remnant of an era when road feel was something desirable and sought after. Dinan restores that visceral connection to the road by replacing the stock rubber bushings in the front thrust arms with precision ball joints housed in machined aluminum housings — delivering responsiveness you can feel, drastically improved steering response, and reduced brake shimmy. Despite the performance gain, these are the quietest bearings on the market: a nylon-lined design keeps operation virtually noise-free, and a rubber boot seals out dirt and road grime for everyday livability.

SPECS

• Replaces rubber thrust arm bushings with precision ball joints in machined aluminum housings
• Eliminates bushing deflection for drastically improved steering responsiveness
• Reduces brake shimmy
• Nylon-lined bearings — among the quietest on the market, virtually noise-free operation
• Rubber boot seal protects against dirt and road grime for extended service life
• Revised carrier/housing design allows compatibility with xDrive (AWD) vehicles
• Position: Front

PARTS INCLUDED

• Front ball joint/holder assemblies (2)
• Caps and cap tool
• Spacers
• Loctite 609

TECH RESOURCES

• Installation Instructions (PDF)
• Supersedes part D280-0024 — this revised housing design adds xDrive compatibility

PART NUMBER

• D280-0030

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS