Second Hand BMW 8 Series Track Rod

Yes, every variant of the BMW 8 Series (G15 coupe, G14 convertible, G16 Gran Coupe) has track rods as part of its front steering linkage, connecting the steering rack to the wheel hub on each side. All engine variants, including the 840i, 840d, M850i and M8, share this fundamental steering geometry, so there is no engine-specific exclusion to worry about. Both rear-wheel-drive and xDrive four-wheel-drive versions use track rods at the front, so the part genuinely exists across the full range.

The BMW 8 Series G15 coupe launched in 2018 and received a mid-life update around 2022, and while the underlying platform and steering geometry are closely related across the generation, you should confirm with the breaker whether track rods from pre-facelift cars interchange directly with post-facelift ones before buying. The steering rack and suspension pickup points did not change dramatically, but subtle revisions can affect end-piece dimensions or thread specifications. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can match against the correct donor car.

The G15 coupe, G14 convertible and G16 Gran Coupe all share the same CLAR platform and front suspension architecture, so track rods are generally common across all three body styles. The front steering geometry was not significantly altered between them, but confirm with the breaker against your registration as production tolerances and revision levels can occasionally vary. Body style and roof type have no bearing on fitment for this part.

Engine size and output do not typically affect track rod specification on the 8 Series - the steering linkage is common across the range regardless of whether you have the six-cylinder 840i, the diesel 840d or the V8-powered M850i. The M8 uses the same front suspension layout and track rod design, though M models can carry revised suspension geometry, so it is worth confirming with the breaker if you are sourcing for an M8 specifically. For standard 840i, 840d and 850i variants, engine size is not a factor.

Yes, side absolutely matters - nearside (NS) is the left-hand side of the car as you sit in the driver's seat, and offside (OS) is the right-hand side, and these are not interchangeable. Make sure you identify which side has failed before approaching a breaker, and quote the correct side clearly when requesting a quote. Most breakers will ask which side you need, but specifying it upfront avoids any confusion and speeds up the process.

Trim level, including M Sport, M Sport Pro or individual specification, does not affect track rod fitment on the 8 Series - these are cosmetic and interior upgrades that do not alter the steering linkage. The track rod is determined by generation, body style and side (NS or OS), not by how the car was optioned from the factory. You can safely disregard trim level when sourcing this part, though always confirm against your registration with the breaker to be certain.