{"product_id":"mmx-performance-f8x-front-control-arm-spherical-bearing-set","title":"MMX Performance Front Control Arm Spherical Bearings F8X M2 M3 M4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MMX Front Control Arm Spherical Bearings replace the OEM rubber control arm bushings on F8X-chassis BMWs with a CNC-machined housing and motorsport-grade spherical bearing. The result is a front end that stops deflecting under hard braking, turn-in, and lateral cornering loads, the way the F8X chassis was meant to feel before time and heat softened the factory rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach housing is machined from anodised 7075 aluminium and paired with stainless steel spacers and a high-strength spherical (uniball) bearing. The bearing eliminates the rotational and angular play inherent in rubber bushings, holding front toe and camber stable under repeated braking events. A 3D-printed press tool is included in the kit to support the bearing through installation and prevent damage during the press operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the road, drivers report sharper turn-in and a clearer line of communication between the steering wheel and the front contact patch. On track, the benefit is more pronounced, front toe stays stable through trail-braking and corner entry, tyre temperatures even out, and the chassis stops fighting the driver mid-corner. This is the same bearing assembly used on N55-engined F87 M2 and S55-engined M2 Competition, M2 CS, F80 M3, and F82\/F83 M4, one part across the F8X family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor F8X owners chasing a sharper, more predictable front end without changing control arm geometry, this is the foundation upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-machined anodised 7075 aluminium bearing housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-strength spherical bearing (uniball-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel spacers included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for OEM F8X front control arm rubber bushings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold in pairs (left + right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSKU: MMR45-1001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× pair of front control arm spherical bearing assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3D-printed press tool for safe installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m2-f87\"\u003eBMW M2 (F87)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m2-competition-f87\"\u003eBMW M2 Competition (F87)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m2-cs-f87\"\u003eBMW M2 CS (F87)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m3-f80\"\u003eBMW M3 (F80)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ind-distribution.com\/collections\/m4-f82-f83\"\u003eBMW M4 (F82\/F83)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold in pairs: covers both sides of the front axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM control arm bolts are reused on installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePress-fit installation. Hydraulic or fly press required; professional fitting recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned and tested in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IND Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411644072130,"sku":"MMR45-1001","price":389.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0784\/7874\/files\/54593125461_b1c4314b05_b.jpg?v=1776276825","url":"https:\/\/grocerygetterperformance.com\/products\/mmx-performance-f8x-front-control-arm-spherical-bearing-set","provider":"Grocery Getter Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}