E36 Height Adjustable Rear Suspension on to E30 Cab

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Post Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:15 am

Hi Guys n Gals,

I am in the midst of piecing together the last bits to finish the 5 stud conversion on my E30 Cab, part of which was a set of H&R E36 Coilovers to enable me to swap to E36 M3 brakes up front.

My question comes with regard to the rears... I have E36 TI rear trailing arms en route to me at present and I cannot see any reason why the H&R's would not go straight on given that the top mount looks the same and the springs will fit the E36 trailing arms. I am basically looking for advice on this...

- I imagine that they are rated at a higher weight than E30's?
- Are they naturally longer than E30 suspension, as it is low already but I am looking to take it lower, they have a height adjustable seat for the springs. The E36 shocks look slightly longer when compared to the present kit on the car fully jacked up.

Will probably give it a go regardless unless people can advise of any reasons not to!

Cheers in advance,

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