E36 rack - what tie rods?

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  • Cyrix2k
    E30 Addict
    • Mar 2010
    • 593

    #1

    E36 rack - what tie rods?

    I need a quick confirmation - e30 tie rods OR e36 tie rods can be used so long as the inner & outer tie rods match, correct? My 1991 318i (airbag car) is stuck at the alignment shop until I can get an answer. Thanks!
    1997 540i/6 - stock
    1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
    1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDs
  • Wh33lhop
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2009
    • 11705

    #2
    You can use E30 or E36 tie rods as long as the inner and outer tie rods match as well as the locking plates. E36 tie rods have a bit of extra (likely unnecessary) clearance for wheels and are a bit stronger, but E36 locking plates are also pricier.
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    • Cyrix2k
      E30 Addict
      • Mar 2010
      • 593

      #3
      Cool, thanks!
      1997 540i/6 - stock
      1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
      1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDs

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      • Cyrix2k
        E30 Addict
        • Mar 2010
        • 593

        #4
        Update - ended up using e30 tie rods, Beck-Arnley Part # 101-3761.
        1997 540i/6 - stock
        1985 325 - M50NV - Getrag 250 - 2.79 LSD - MS2/e -LC-1 - 750cc injectors - Blunttech Manifold - HX35 - AEM UEGO
        1991 318i - M50NV - Getrag 240 - 4.10 open - e36 rack - Smileys - 55w 5000k HIDs

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