{"product_id":"dinan-tension-strut-ball-joint-kit-bmw-g87-m2-g80-m3-g82-m4","title":"Dinan Front Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit - BMW G87 M2 \/ G80 M3 \/ G82 M4 (2021-2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurn into a fast corner in a G80 M3 and there is a tiny pause between your hands and the front tires. That pause lives in the rubber bushings of the front tension struts. They soak up vibration on the commute, and they also flex every time you load the front end. Older M cars did not have that layer of rubber in the way. You can take it back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit for the BMW G87 M2, G80 M3 and G82\/G83 M4 replaces the factory rubber bushings in the front thrust arms with precision ball joints in machined aluminum housings. This is the monoball upgrade in modern terms: the arm pivots on a bearing instead of squirming in rubber, so what you do at the wheel reaches the tires without the delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit Sharpens Your M Car\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder braking and hard cornering, the stock rubber bushing deflects and lets the tension strut move. Dinan's ball joint kit removes that deflection. The result is improved steering responsiveness and reduced brake shimmy, which you feel most on a back road or at the track when you trail brake into a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorried about noise and harshness on the street? Dinan uses sealed, nylon-lined bearings for quiet operation, so the kit is built for a car you still drive every day. It works on both rear-wheel-drive and xDrive cars. Suspension bushings do not affect emissions, and Dinan classifies this part as legal for use on emissions-controlled vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension Strut Ball Joint Kit Install and Ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a ten-minute job. Dinan lists 4.0 hours of labor because the front tension struts come off the car and the factory bushings are replaced with the ball joint assemblies. If you are comfortable with a press and a torque wrench, it is a solid garage weekend. Otherwise any shop that works on G8X M cars can handle it. Dinan part number D280-0030. 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\u003eDinan front tension strut ball joint assemblies with machined aluminum housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed, nylon-lined ball joint 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 the factory rubber tension strut bushings with precision ball joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMachined aluminum housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproved steering responsiveness by removing bushing deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces brake shimmy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed, nylon-lined bearings for quiet street operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with both RWD and xDrive models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits the front suspension of the following S58-powered BMW M models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M2 \/ G87 Coupe (2023-2026): M2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M3 \/ G80 Sedan (2021-2026): M3, M3 Competition, M3 Competition xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M4 \/ G82 Coupe (2021-2026): M4, M4 Competition, M4 Competition xDrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBMW M4 \/ G83 Convertible (2022-2026): M4 Competition xDrive Convertible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinan lists 4.0 hours of labor. Professional installation is recommended if you do not have access to a bushing press. Follow the Dinan instructions included with the kit and torque all suspension fasteners with the car at ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafely raise and support the car and remove the front wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnbolt and remove the front tension struts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress out the factory rubber bushings and press in the Dinan ball joint assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinstall the tension struts and torque the fasteners to factory spec with the suspension loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHave a four-wheel alignment checked, then road test for noise and steering feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Dinan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51465558884598,"sku":"DNND280-0030","price":373.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2674\/6278\/files\/e2f81c1ee07aa0d5de4c4cb1e1d74eb3L.jpg?v=1786659964","url":"https:\/\/autotecknic.com\/products\/dinan-tension-strut-ball-joint-kit-bmw-g87-m2-g80-m3-g82-m4","provider":"AutoTecknic USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}