Are e30 and e36 front suspension wishbones the same?

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Post Sat Nov 09, 2013 5:49 pm

I've sourced a decent price on a set of e36 Front Wishbones. The seller claims they are compatible but doesn't go into any detail.

Im running a 1990 e30 316i coupe and its failed MOT on front wishbone ball joints.

Are the e36 and e30 wishbones the same?

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Post Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:46 pm

E30 wishbones are used as an upgrade to E36s. Would be a downgrade fitting E36 ones to an E30.
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Post Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:55 pm

£57 each for Lemforder from carparts4less with £15 off if you spend more than £100
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Post Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:12 pm

capri_rob wrote:£57 each for Lemforder from carparts4less with £15 off if you spend more than £100
That's complete new arms, BTW, not just willnz's ball joints, which are considerably cheaper, but more work to fit.