E36 Hub Arrangement

[Motorhole]

Just a quick one - are the kinpin assemblies universal across all E36 models? i.e. will an M3 kingpin assembly fit a 316i strut and vice versa? Will M3 calipers fit 316i kingpin assemblies and vice versa?

Thanks!

[e21Jason]

No

3 types,

standard e36,
m3 3.0 and m3 3.2

the brakes on the m3 swap over between the 3.0 & 3.2

[Motorhole]

Superb, thanks Jason just what I needed to know.

[Jhonno]

You can fit a non M3 strut on an M3 kingpin, or visa versa, as Jason says though, there are 3 types of e36 kingpin

[Motorhole]

Ok, how about brake lines...should I decide to fit E36 or E36 m3 calipers, will normal E30 flexi lines screw into these or will i need the E36 lines?

[Jhonno]

Well you will be using M3 calipers.. The e30 lines bolt in fine.