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    Ix Rear Sub-frame Question

    I am looking to replace the rear sub-frame and/or trailing arms on my 89ix. I have an 87 325e parts car that I want to swap the rear sub-frames. But would like to know if they are different? I had the pleasure of trying a steering column swap this evening and found out they are different. The ix is longer by 3 to 4 inches. The ix is a 2 door and the e is a 2 door. Could this be the concern? Maybe.

    #2
    according to realoem they have different part numbers. It will probably fit but it might change your camber/toe angles. not sure just speculating

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      #3
      they are different, but I'm not sure of the exact differences. best bet is to find one off an ix.
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        #4
        you might be better off just replacing the bushings on your trailing arms if thats the issue. if its all rusty and falling apart, start looking for a used IX setup. but you dont want to use a non ix one because it will make you very grumpy
        88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - TOURING - waiting...
        89 325 IX AlpinWeiß - Gone
        88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted
        89 325 IX RoyalBlau - Parted
        88 325 IX RoyalBlau - Gone
        88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted

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          #5
          Good call. Its not rusting out, but the whole ass end is off when I did the alignment. So I'm thinking its alittle worse then bushings. I'm really looking for a whole assy. swap. (sub-frame and trailing arms) If anyone knows where to find such a piece, let me know.

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            #6
            well ive got one to spare, but you wouldnt like the shipping costs i don't think. barely any rust and bushings arent too bad. I'm sure you could find one if you searched around, i was going to let mine go to the scrapper with the rest of the parts car in a couple weeks.
            88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - TOURING - waiting...
            89 325 IX AlpinWeiß - Gone
            88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted
            89 325 IX RoyalBlau - Parted
            88 325 IX RoyalBlau - Gone
            88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted

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              #7
              how much to 38117?

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                #8
                I'll take a look when I get out to it, but it might not be for a couple weeks. Its going to VERY cold this week so definitely not right away.
                I'd have to take it off and weigh/measure it. If you can wait a little while I can do it, but if you're in need keep searching and ill let mine get hauled away.
                88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - TOURING - waiting...
                89 325 IX AlpinWeiß - Gone
                88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted
                89 325 IX RoyalBlau - Parted
                88 325 IX RoyalBlau - Gone
                88 325 IX DiamantSchwarz - Parted

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