BMW E36 Ti / Z3 Complete Rear Suspension Rebuild Guide
Overview
Here is a complete parts list/guide on all Garagistic products and compatibility for the E36 Ti and Z3 platforms! While there are some differences between the E36 Ti and Z3's semi-trailing arm design and the older E30's rear suspension, many of our Garagistic E30 bushings and reinforcement kits are 100% compatible with your E36 Ti and Z3 rear ends. Below you will find a thorough description of what is and is not compatible between the two chassis' as well as some minor but notable differences!
Suspension Bushings
The three main suspension bushings that make up the rear suspension on the BMW E36 Ti Compact and Z3 are the rear subframe bushings, the trailing arm bushings, and the rear differential bushing. Garagistic currently offers a differential bushing for the Z3 and E36 Ti models as well as trailing arm bushings in three different levels of performance: 80A Polyurethane (Street), 95A Polyurethane (Track), Delrin (Race). For more information on how to choose the right durometer of bushing for your car, check out this article here.
Centered Differential Bushing (replaces OEM part number 33171135242)
Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (replaces OEM part number 33329061945)
**Please note, our E30 Standard Rear Subframe bushings listed on our website have a slight variation in shape to the Ti / Z3 subframe bushings, which means they are not compatible at this time.
Rear Subframe Reinforcement and Alignment Adjustability
The E36ti and the Z3 rear suspensions share the same advantages in simplicity of design and a fun driving feel as the E30, but unfortunately also shares some of the same weaknesses and drawbacks. Fortunately Garagistic offers reinforcement products to combat these weak points! All of the E30 rear suspension reinforcement plates will work for both the E36ti and Z3 suspension and we highly recommend taking the time to reinforce the rear subframe and trailing arms when replacing the bushings.
E36 Ti / Z3 Differential Mounting Point Reinforcement Kit
E36 Ti / Z3 Rear Sway Reinforcement Kit
E36 Ti / Z3 Rear Trailing Arm Reinforcement Kit - Wing & Tube
Camber / Toe Correction Kits
These two options are essential for dialing in your alignment on your E36 Ti or Z3 (The rear suspension is not adjustable from factory without these adjustment kits!) Alignment is a critical point in any track, autocross, or spiritedly driven car. Adjusting your camber and toe is also a must when lowering your car. It's a night and day difference. For more information on choosing and installing the alignment kit that is write for you, check out this article here!
E30 Rear Subframe Camber OR Toe Correction Kit
E30 Serrated Camber And Toe Adjustment Brackets
Both of these options listed above will require welding, however we do offer more products that will allow you to have alignment adjustability without any fabrication! (See below for details)
Rear Subframe Core Exchange Program
For those that want a drop-in solution to dial in alignment on your E36 Ti or Z3 rear suspension, we have two excellent products. Like our reinforced and adjustable front subframes, we also offer our core exchange program for your rear subframes as well! Although much of the E36 Ti and Z3 rear subframes are similar to the E30, there are some minor differences, such as exhaust hanger locations. To ensure that you have a drop-in replacement, we require you to send us your exact core we here at Garagistic first so we can make the necessary adjustments to run these kits on your Ti or Z3 rear subframe.
E36 Ti / Z3 Adjustable Rear Subframe Conversion - Eccentric Bolt & Brackets
E36 Ti / Z3 Race Adjustable Rear Subframe - Serrated Camber And Toe
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