What vehicles do the SPL Parts Front Tension Rods for E8X, E9X and F8X fit?

The SPL Parts Front Tension Rods for E8X, E9X and F8X (TR E9X) fit the E8X 1 Series (2008-2013), E9X 3 Series (2006-2013), F80 M3, F82 and F83 M4, and F87 M2, in both M and non-M trims where applicable. Confirm your chassis before ordering these SPL E9X tension rods.

What do these tension rods adjust?

The SPL E9X tension rods provide a wide range of front caster adjustment, letting you dial in turn-in response and correct left-to-right caster differences. Anti-dive geometry can also be tuned with the included stainless steel spacers.

Why do I need adjustable tension rods?

Any change to front camber shifts front caster, so adjustable arms are needed to set a proper alignment after camber changes. The SPL E9X tension rods also replace the mushy stock rubber bushing with FK spherical bearings for a more responsive, consistent steering feel.

What are the JMX rod ends?

The SPL E9X tension rods use JMX upgraded hardened FK rod ends made in Connecticut, with a Teflon liner that provides quiet operation, low friction, and smooth articulation while eliminating bushing deflection under load. The liner carries a high load and operates across a wide temperature range for street and track use.

How is the alignment locked in?

The SPL E9X tension rods use the exclusive SPL 360-degree Rotating Clamp design, so caster settings lock down quickly and precisely without fighting jam nuts. The billet 2024 aluminum hex rods are gun-drilled to keep the arms light.

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SPL Parts Adjustable Front Tension Rods for E8X BMW 1 Series, E9X 3 Series, and F8X M2 / M3 / M4

SPL Parts’ Adjustable Front Tension Rods for E8X 1 Series, E9X 3 Series and F8X M2, M3 and M4 provide a wide range of front caster adjustment, allowing precise alignment for sharper turn-in and correcting variances between left and right caster. Any change to front camber shifts front caster, so adjustable arms are needed for a proper alignment, and low-friction FK spherical bearings replace the mushy stock rubber bushings for more responsive steering feel. Anti-dive geometry can be tuned with the included stainless steel spacers, and the billet 2024 aluminum hex rods are CNC-machined and gun-drilled to cut unsprung weight while holding strength and stiffness.

Features

SPL Parts Front Tension Rods for E8X, E9X and F8X providing a wide range of front caster adjustment for precise turn-in and left-to-right caster correction
Low-friction smooth-articulating FK spherical bearings that eliminate the stock rubber bushing for more responsive steering feel
Tunable anti-dive geometry using the included stainless steel spacers
Gun-drilled black-anodized 2024 aluminum links, CNC-machined to reduce unsprung weight while holding strength and stiffness
Exclusive 360-degree Rotating Clamp design locks alignment settings without jam nuts
Blue-anodized titanium hardware to shave unsprung weight without compromising strength
JMX upgraded hardened FK rod ends made in Connecticut with a Teflon liner for quiet, low-friction, deflection-free articulation

Applications

BMW 1 Series (M and non-M): E8X | 2008-2013
BMW 3 Series (M and non-M): E9X | 2006-2013
BMW M3: F80 | 2014-2018
BMW M4: F82 / F83 | 2014-2020
BMW M2: F87 | 2016-2021

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Installation Instructions
SPL components are made to order in the USA; build time is confirmed at the time of order
Spherical bearings transmit more noise and vibration than the OEM rubber, which is normal for a performance suspension arm on a street-driven car

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles do the SPL Parts Front Tension Rods for E8X, E9X and F8X fit? The SPL Parts Front Tension Rods for E8X, E9X and F8X (TR E9X) fit the E8X 1 Series (2008-2013), E9X 3 Series (2006-2013), F80 M3, F82 and F83 M4, and F87 M2, in both M and non-M trims where applicable. Confirm your chassis before ordering these SPL E9X tension rods.
What do these tension rods adjust? The SPL E9X tension rods provide a wide range of front caster adjustment, letting you dial in turn-in response and correct left-to-right caster differences. Anti-dive geometry can also be tuned with the included stainless steel spacers.
Why do I need adjustable tension rods? Any change to front camber shifts front caster, so adjustable arms are needed to set a proper alignment after camber changes. The SPL E9X tension rods also replace the mushy stock rubber bushing with FK spherical bearings for a more responsive, consistent steering feel.
What are the JMX rod ends? The SPL E9X tension rods use JMX upgraded hardened FK rod ends made in Connecticut, with a Teflon liner that provides quiet operation, low friction, and smooth articulation while eliminating bushing deflection under load. The liner carries a high load and operates across a wide temperature range for street and track use.
How is the alignment locked in? The SPL E9X tension rods use the exclusive SPL 360-degree Rotating Clamp design, so caster settings lock down quickly and precisely without fighting jam nuts. The billet 2024 aluminum hex rods are gun-drilled to keep the arms light.

About SPL Parts

SPL Parts designs and manufactures performance suspension components built around the principles of strength, light weight, low friction, and precision. From full racing to high-performance street applications, SPL suspension products provide the adjustability and added performance that custom alignment work demands. High-quality construction and innovative design are why SPL components are chosen by top race teams as well as by drivers who want serious alignment capability on their high-performance street cars. Bulletproof Automotive carries the SPL Parts catalog for street, track, and competition builds.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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SPL Parts Adjustable Front Tension Rods for E8X BMW 1 Series, E9X 3 Series, and F8X M2 / M3 / M4 [SPL TR E9X]

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