How To Guide - E36 Steering Rack Swap

[Gordo0208]

I did the swap and it completely changed the geometry of how the tie rod sit on the steering knuckle, not a whole lot but, enough that it continously scrapes against my stock 14" bottle caps. Has anyone else had this issue or is it safe to assume by the time everyone does this swap they have bigger wheels already?

[kwseattle]

Also e30tech.com has a kit available that is basically the same as the AKG one.

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[boy412]

no don't use washers
part ##RPSPC $10
http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog...0%2FM50%20Swap

Thanks for posting this! Just ordered a set. AKG stuff rocks...

8)

[36brua]

Ah wonderful, is that a kit, $10 for the 2 or is it 10 per spacer?

thanks

2 for $10
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[ebox86]

no don't use washers
part ##RPSPC $10
http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog...0%2FM50%20Swap

Ah wonderful, is that a kit, $10 for the 2 or is it 10 per spacer?

thanks

[36brua]

So what are people doing for part number 72111847480, the two spacers needed, as they are no longer available from bmw, and it seems pretty scarce online as well.

Should i just use a bunch of washers?

no don't use washers
part ##RPSPC $10

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.php?category=e30%20S50%2FM50%20Swap

[ebox86]

So what are people doing for part number 72111847480, the two spacers needed, as they are no longer available from bmw, and it seems pretty scarce online as well.

Should i just use a bunch of washers?

[StatußQuoColonia]

Info for all:

Don't want to be a smartass but to get the same alignment as the OEM E30 Rack, the correct spacer heights are 6,4mm at the top and 7,4mm at the bottom.

[OGT's e30]

Great info !!! Z3 rack is on and it feels amazing.. Thx alot!!!
Now I have to figure it out from where&why my tranny is leaking right after I swapped the rack in.

[kwseattle]

The rack is thinner then the stock rack. Spacers go on top of the rack between the rack and the subframe.

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Ah, okay, thanks. I've got awhile to figure it out before the new rack gets here, I'll probably finish reading the thread before I begin. Just this little detail had me confused.

[FLG]

The rack is thinner then the stock rack. Spacers go on top of the rack between the rack and the subframe.

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[kwseattle]

I've got a question about spacers before I get myself into trouble. The E30tech kit for a non-airbag car comes with spacers for the "top of the rack" and spacers for the knuckle. Can someone explain what these spacers for the top of the rack are for, where they go?

[StatußQuoColonia]

What spacer dimensions for the rack do you use now?

[IminDiegoTriick]

Just finished this mod & damn it feels good. Its like a go kart when I got the top dropped hehe.

[Gods_Son]

Completed this swap today...I would say the most difficult part was rerouting the the hose's from the pump to rack, everything else went pretty smooth. I also deleted the guibo and just used bolts and spacers to separate the knuckle halves.

Steering feels great, super crisp, a little heavier (good thing), tight with good feedback.

Awesome mod!