Febi 18686 Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit - Front Lower

Febi 18686 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit

Febi 18686 is a suspension control arm bushing kit for BMW front lower applications that use a rubber/metal hydro mount with bracket. It is built for BMW 323i, 328i, 320i, 325i, 330i, and Z4 fitments across the listed model years, with OE-style application matching for the front suspension.

• Rubber / metal construction for controlled suspension movement
• Hydro mount design for front lower control arm applications
• With bracket configuration as listed in fitment notes
• Direct-fit replacement for select BMW 3 Series and Z4 models
• Febi part number 18686 for catalog and cross-reference use

Application Details

Compatible with front lower suspension positions on 1999-2000 BMW 323i and 328i, 2001-2005 BMW 320i, 325i, and 330i, and 2003-2008 BMW Z4. Febi 18686 is specified with rubber / metal material and hydro mount construction, making it a fitment-specific replacement for vehicles that require this exact front lower control arm bushing configuration. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end looseness from worn control arm bushings
• Excessive vibration transmitted through the suspension
• Clunking or knocking from the front lower control arm area
• Uneven steering response caused by deteriorated bushing material
• Suspension compliance loss from cracked rubber/metal mounts

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s front lower suspension layout and bracket style before installation. Match the part to the exact BMW model, year, and position listed above, since this application uses a hydro mount design and specific OE interchange references. Professional installation and a post-repair alignment are standard service practices after front suspension bushing replacement.

Quality Assurance

Febi supplies OE-style replacement suspension components engineered to match listed fitment requirements and material specifications. Part number 18686 should be confirmed against the vehicle’s existing front lower control arm bushing configuration before ordering.