Looking for front wishbones L&R

[m5bb]

These parts are not showing up anywhere, even at the dealer.

72 3.0CS

31121104387
WISHBONE, LEFT - L=381MM



31121104388
WISHBONE, RIGHT - L=381MM


I want to totally rebuild the front end. I have many bushings and related parts but not these major components.

Thanks,
Gary

 

[Sven]

Gary,

Here is a place I order from frequently (in your State even). Their prices are usually among the lowest. However, these items seem pricey. Have you tried W&N in Germany? If you are getting a bunch of parts they can be good deal.

http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=252772

 

[bert35csi]

However, these items seem pricey. Have you tried W&N in Germany? If you are getting a bunch of parts they can be good deal.

Tried to order these from W&N with my other parts purchases about 5 months ago and they were out of stock then. Don't know about their availability now. What's with the astronomical jump in prices with these items lately?

 

[m5bb]

Thanks Sven I have a great source at a dealer here in Atlanta but the parts are shown- 1 back ordered and the other shows 0 stock.
Some other sites show the part but have no stock.

Thought someone might have bought these and never used them.

Gary

 

[m5bb]

Tried to order these from W&N with my other parts purchases about 5 months ago and they were out of stock then. Don't know about their availability now. What's with the astronomical jump in prices with these items lately?

Yes, I noticed the huge prices for these. W&N shows them on their website but did not try to order. Over $250 ea. Yikes.

Found a guy on Ebay and he has sold all he has and no more stock. Too bad they were a little over a $100 ea.
Not looking good for these items.

 

[m5bb]

Latest update.

I have spent a lot of time looking for these wishbones.
I can find listings for them but no one actually has any.
I called a friend yesterday who has a private online parts business and he called all his suppliers and did not find the wishbones.
I found a company in Italy (OCAP) that makes these parts and they show the parts on their website. Not sure how to persue that but will try if neccessary.
I refuse to pay W&N prices of over $100 per part more.
My friend found out that the parts are going to be made again sometime in March. Available from BMW.
I am placing an order with my dealer so I can be on the list when the wishbones are available again.
HTH
Gary

 

[pamp]

I had luck at double02 salvage....Marshall is your man

 

[m5bb]

I had luck at double02 salvage....Marshall is your man

Thanks for the tip but I have two in my 3.0CS that will then become salvage. I want new to rebuild the front end not replace with more worn out parts.

 

[dp]

Thanks for the tip but I have two in my 3.0CS that will then become salvage. I want new to rebuild the front end not replace with more worn out parts.

They have new stock of a lot of stuff, did you try calling Marshall or Dean?
If not yet, if/when you do, say "hi" to them from Dale!