e36 compact rear beam

[mark_i]

Hi All
Can the e36 compact rear beam and trailing arms be fitted onto a 1990 325i... reason is the e36 rubbers are new, beam and arms in good condition and saves the hassle of getting a bush puller.
Thanks in advance

[Andy325i]

Yes, iirc there are a couple of clips that are different, but yes does fit

Andy

[mark_i]

Hey, thanks for that... the arms also have new FAG wheel bearings which is another plus. Cheers

[mark_i]

thanks Will... is the ET offset a function of the trailing arm...or the size of the hub?

[DanThe]

The rear beam itself is the same, the bushes are different though so you will need to fit E30 bushes to it

[mark_i]

OK so the new e36 rubber bushes and wheel bearings cannot be used on an e30... pity

[mark_i]

i just read the Wiki and there is a lot to understand regarding the differences between an e30 and e36 compact trailing arms...