In a Mopar front suspension, the lower control arms are like heavy equipment on a job site. They transfer all the torsion bar's force and actually hold the car up, while the strut rods handle the fore ...
It's generally a good idea to replace the strut mounts when replacing the struts. Much in the same manner that the struts and shocks should be replaced together (when applicable), you should consider ...
As with all E46 3 Series, the M3's front ball joints wear and spoil the feel of the car, but they are a straightforward repair. The front wishbone bushes and rear trailing arm bushes are also likely ...