Will E36 M3 shocks work on E30 rear set up?

[E30 Devil]

I'm doing a 5 lug swap on my E30 and came accross a set of Koni Sport adjustables off an E36 M3 and was wondering if it will work with the 318ti trail arms I'm installing? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks

[jeswaw]

I think they are similar but you will have to change the top hats, but im not 100% sure. Im sure someone will chime in with a for sure answer.

[E30-323ti]

IIRC they are too long, but GC do sell raised RSM's so they can be used. V.hazy memory of this

[MR 325]

The E36 shocks are too tall for the E30. They will "work" but not ideal.

[E30 Devil]

excellent. Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll stick with the E30 shocks when completing conversion. Thanks all!!

[Mossman]

I had a set of e36 koni's on the back of my vert for a while, never bottomed them out but I was just on e30 m3 springs. Even H&R sports are considerably lower, never tried that combo though, got the proper e30 shocks. Shock mounts are identical though.