{"product_id":"dinan-front-tension-strut-ball-joint-kit-bmw-g20-g22-g42-g29-z4","title":"Dinan Front Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit - BMW G20 \/ G22 \/ G42 \/ G29 Z4 (2019-2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurn in on a G20 and there is a small, soft pause before the car commits. You feel it again under hard braking as a faint shimmy through the wheel. That is the rubber in the front tension struts doing its job for comfort, and blunting the connection you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dinan Front Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit replaces those rubber bushings with precision ball joints in machined aluminum housings. It fits the BMW G20 3 Series, G22\/G23\/G26 4 Series, G42 2 Series Coupe and G29 Z4. Old-school BMW owners called this a monoball kit. The result is the same: quicker, cleaner steering response and less brake shimmy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit Sharpens Steering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber tension strut bushings deflect under load, so every steering input and every brake application has a little slack in it. A ball joint does not deflect. The wheel's position stays where the suspension geometry says it should, and the steering tells you more about what the front tires are doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorried about harshness or noise? That is the reason Dinan uses nylon-lined, sealed bearings. They stay quiet and keep grit out, so the kit feels tight without turning your daily driver into a track car. Dinan part number D280-0022. Sold by AutoTecknic, an authorized Dinan dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront tension strut ball joint kit, left and right\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecision ball joints in machined aluminum housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed, nylon-lined bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces rubber front tension strut bushings with precision ball joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproved steering responsiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces brake shimmy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachined aluminum housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon-lined, sealed bearings for quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAbout 4 hours to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront application. Fits the following models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 3 Series \/ G20 Sedan (2019-2026): 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive (M340i from 2020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 4 Series \/ G22 Coupe (2021-2026): 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i, M440i xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 4 Series \/ G23 Convertible (2021-2026): 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 4 Series \/ G26 Gran Coupe (2022-2026): 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i, M440i xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW 2 Series \/ G42 Coupe (2022-2026): 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW Z4 \/ G29 Roadster (2019-2026): sDrive30i, M40i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the G80 M3, G82\/G83 M4 or G87 M2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a shop-level job. Dinan rates it at about 4 hours, and the tension struts have to come off the car so the ball joints can be pressed into place. If you do not have a press, have a shop handle it. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafely raise and support the front of the car and remove the front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnbolt and remove each front tension strut from the car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress out the factory rubber bushing and press in the Dinan ball joint and housing as the instructions direct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinstall the tension struts, then torque the fasteners to BMW spec with the car at ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefit the wheels and get a four-wheel alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Dinan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51698260279542,"sku":"DNND280-0022","price":382.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/6278\/files\/5344a8eb69841da6d9a0ec3b6297de5eL.jpg?v=1789782558","url":"https:\/\/autotecknic.com\/products\/dinan-front-tension-strut-ball-joint-kit-bmw-g20-g22-g42-g29-z4","provider":"AutoTecknic USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}