E36 Tie Rods

[mspiegle]

I've heard something about E36 Tie Rods on an E30. What are the benefits? Bolt-on fit? I'll be using a Z3 rack

[Garageaholic]

2nd that.... Can you use both the e36 OR e30 tie rods for the e36 steering swap application?

[ldsbeaker]

...or how about just the Z3 tie rod ends that go with the rack? They came with mine.

[e304me]

yes

I scored some e36 rods with 2k miles for $35 so i put those in with my z3 rack

[MikesJo]

Will e36 m3 tie rods work on an e30 318is?

[erik325i]

Yes, you can use e36 tie rods in an e30. I used the ones that came with my steering rack. They bolt in and operate like normal.

According to Zionsville, the e36 tie rods are shaped a little differently so that your tires are less likey to rub on the tie rod when you have really wide tires.

-Erik

[Garageaholic]

Is the wheelbase the same where you don't have to extend/retract the tie rods from the e36 to the e30? or is the wheelbase exactly the same where you don't need to do that...

[IS]

I'll give the benefit of the doubt that you will have to adjust them. The e36 chassis has a wider track than the e30. Either way, an alignment will be absolutely necessary.