How To Guide - E36 Steering Rack Swap

[AwakenNoMore]

Yes or buy the Ireland Engineering version for less $$

[E30NJ]

I did this, hands down the best mod i've done so far.

[Kevinl]

Yes or buy the Ireland Engineering version for less $$

I thought the IE one didnt fit right or something

[AwakenNoMore]

I thought the IE one didnt fit right or something

I haven't heard this info.

[efficient]

My Ireland engineering steering guibo fits good. The first version is thinner then the newer updated poly guibo, new home fits fine

[e30lyf]

i just got my e36 rack w/ e30 inner tie rod (remanufactured) and AKG spacer.

anyone can chime in what tie rod i need to use? i have e30 M3 5lug swap the stock e30 it's long about 2". thank you

[3vilE30]

i just got my e36 rack w/ e30 inner tie rod (remanufactured) and AKG spacer.

anyone can chime in what tie rod i need to use? i have e30 M3 5lug swap the stock e30 it's long about 2". thank you

E30 inner matches up with E30 outer
E36 tie rods are female while E30 rods are male
You can't interchange the two

[SkiFree]

I haven't heard this info.

That's because it's a load of hooey. Haven't found one to be an issue stemming beyond issues stemming from a lack of understanding.

[BruceJ]

Thanks for the writeup, just finished this mod. Its GREAT!!!!I installed a smaller diameter steering wheel at the same time and I luv it. I ordered a standard e36 rack but ended up with a 2.7 ratio.
No complaints. Pretty straightforward.
NOTES:
1. PAY attention to the HP hose install pic for orientation. Obviously it goes from pump to steering rack. It needed very little bending to attach to the rack in my case. Just enough so that the hose does not contact the engine block.
2. Otherwise regarding the HP hose to pump connection, once you have it fully threaded, rotate the hose so again it does not touch other hoses or anything else, then tighten it.
3. LP hoses - They have two different diameters. THE BIGGER diameter of the two goes to the Pump.
4. Tie rods re-install - tighten to 48 Ft-lbs.
5. Alignment - just get over it and spend the money to get it done immediately. It shouldn't take a competent mech more than 30 min and is well spent.

[ascendotuum]

So I have an M52 swapped E30 and the steering rack is bad. Will I still be able to swap any of these racks into it or does the M52 change things?

[DasTaco]

So I have an M52 swapped E30 and the steering rack is bad. Will I still be able to swap any of these racks into it or does the M52 change things?

Did this to my s52 swapped e30 so you should be fine.

[ascendotuum]

Looking for some help to make sure I order the right parts. Here's what I ordered so far:

the rack itself
AKG spacer kit
polyurethane flex disc

I think I just need the fluid, high & low pressure hoses, reservoir, and of course the tacos. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.

[not_a_kiwi]

Looking for some help to make sure I order the right parts. Here's what I ordered so far:

the rack itself
AKG spacer kit
polyurethane flex disc

I think I just need the fluid, high & low pressure hoses, reservoir, and of course the tacos. Can anyone confirm? Thanks.

Yeah basically make sure you get the washers for the banjo bolts. Is your car non air bag?

[not_a_kiwi]

Which rack did you get? What tie rods will you be using?

[ascendotuum]

Yes it is non airbag. I got all that and the copper seals as well. Thanks bro