Where to get trailing arms

[86bmw325e]

Ok, so in the middle of doing my subframe bushings, and my right trailing arm is rotted through. So I am going to have to seek out a replacement. Is there any place that is a good source for used e30 parts? Website or otherwise? Also, in case I have to eBay it, I have an 86 325e, are there any differences between e, I, and ix trailing arms? What about 325 vs. 318? Are there any differences between the years? I'm just trying to get this thing back together and need to source a trailing arm as soon as I can. Any suggestions are much appreciated

[SkiFree]

E30 trailing arms are E30 trailing arms. I don't know of any functional differences.

As for used arms, you'll need to find a salvage yard or call someone like Guten Parts.

[gotaloveRWD]

Are you in Granby Ma?

[86bmw325e]

Yup

[mitchlikesbikes]

early 318i cars with no ABS had different trailing arms without holes/mounts for ABS sensors, along with smaller wheel bearings and halfshafts.

anyway long story short any arms from a car OTHER than early model 318s will work.

[86bmw325e]

Thanks for the replies guys, I snagged one off eBay. So much for this being my winter rig...

[gotaloveRWD]

Haha that was quick how much did you pay?

[86bmw325e]

Yea lol, this things been on a lift at the school where I teach for like 2months, really gotta get it done. I paid 200 shipped to me from Cali. Looks to be in real good shape, especially compared to the one on there now.

[gotaloveRWD]

That sucks man I wish you waited I go to Amherst all the time and would have helped you out and saved you a ton
Next time you need something you shouldn't wait until last minute to post!

[mitchlikesbikes]

A lot more than i would have paid but not a terrible deal. given all the seized bolts you'd probably be dealing with by pulling one at the junkyard it's probably worth it

[86bmw325e]

That's what I figured Mitch, and RWD, ill keep that in mind for next time, thanks

[Jaxx_]

early 318i cars with no ABS had different trailing arms without holes/mounts for ABS sensors, along with smaller wheel bearings and halfshafts.

anyway long story short any arms from a car OTHER than early model 318s will work.

the big thing is that m10 318s had drums in the rear... don't grab those.