Rear trailing arm question

[rix313]

Just trying to source a right rear trailing arm for my 318iS. To expand my search is it possible to use an E36 compact wishbone with an E30 hub or is that nonsense?

[billyfrost]

Hi,

My understanding is, E36 compact trailing arm & hubs etc fit on E30 rear subframe, mostly used when converting from 4 to 5 stud.

I'm unsure if the e36 trailing arm can be mated to an E30 4 stud hub though?

[flybynite]

There are 2 sizes of rear bearing, the E36 compact had the smaller bearing.

You would have to find a 4 stud hub with the smaller bearing not sure if the E30 318is had the smaller or larger bearing

[rix313]

Well isn't that typical. Thanks fo the replies.