[Dinan_Engineering]

Part Number(s): D280-0030

D280-0030 replaces D280-0024 which only supported RWD models. D280-0030 utilizes a revised carrier/housing which allows xDrive compatibility.

Applications:

• 2023-2024 G87 M2
• 2021-2023 G80 M3 (& xDrive)
• 2021-2023 G82/G83 M4 (& xDrive)

Product Page(s) / Pricing: dinan.info/G8X-MB

Release Date: Available Now!

Description:
An underrated component of a proper driver's suspension the monoball kit (tension strut ball joint kit in today's terminology), is a remnant of an era when road feel was something desirable and sought after. Drivers wanted the visceral feel of being connected to the road as the road-racing heritage of BMW M demanded. Dinan embraced this and over the years mastered its craft into a kit that not only satisfied the desire for proper road feel but also made it livable for everyday driving. While stock suspension properties may have swayed from its golden era lineage to more mainstream ideals, Dinan is here to correct those mistakes for those that want a more M-passioned BMW experience.

The Dinan Tension Strut Ball Joint Kit provides responsiveness you can feel by replacing the rubber bushings in the thrust arms with precision ball joints and machined aluminum housings. Improves responsiveness by eliminating the deflection inherent in the stock rubber bushings while also reducing brake shimmy. The quietest bearings on the market are virtually noise-free so you can live with them every day. They are also sealed using a rubber boot to keep out dirt and road grime stopping them from wearing out prematurely.

Paired together with the Dinan Rear Suspension Link Kit (D280-0015) front and rear suspension deflection is nearly eliminated providing the best possible drivers feel.

Features/Benefits:

• Improved steering responsiveness
• Reduces brake shimmy
• Nylon-lined bearings for quiet operation
• Machined aluminum housings
• Sealed bearings
• Compatible with both RWD and xDrive models

[GCG80]

Can we get a group buy deal going?

[STALKER]

Originally Posted by GCG80

Can we get a group buy deal going?

Yes!!!

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

These are the only bearings on the market that are sealed using a rubber boot to keep out dirt and road grime stopping them from wearing out prematurely.

So Millway's website gives the following description:

"Replaces the big, soft, stock, rubber bushing with a solid bushing in aluminum with sealed uniballs for use in all conditions. Gives you more feedback and better handling. "

Could you please elaborate on the difference between your product and the Millway product in this regard?

Thank you.

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

So Millway's website gives the following description:

"Replaces the big, soft, stock, rubber bushing with a solid bushing in aluminum with sealed uniballs for use in all conditions. Gives you more feedback and better handling. "

Could you please elaborate on the difference between your product and the Millway product in this regard?

Thank you.

Same statement applies to the Dinan offering. Both are using a sealed ball joint although they are terming it a 'uniball'. Never have done a direct comparison but effectively they are the same part. Slightly different housings and likely different bearings for the joint but without cracking them open side by side its really hard to say how equivalent they are as ball joints range in quality dramatically. Generally speaking they all perform similarly but the difference often comes down to noise with less expensive ball joints being significantly louder/noisier (lots of creaks/groans and pops). Milway owners could probably comment on how noisy (or not) the offering is but Dinan has always prided itself on using high quality joints/bearings that do not introduce a bunch of noise.

Just as a comparison for a visual aid the left ball joint below is a BMW ball joint (minimal noise) versus an equivalent ball joint from overseas on the right (significantly noisier). Visually there isn't a whole lot to hang your hat on in terms of difference besides the BMW joint looking "beefier" but there are worlds of difference in that noise department.

[Needsdecaf]

Thank you for the explanation.