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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: fixierider84 on May 18, 2009, 10:20:55 PM

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: fixierider84 on May 18, 2009, 10:20:55 PM

i recently bought another stock e 30 power rack to replace my leaking one.  I was curious to know what you guys thought should also be replaced.  I am already going to do boots, tie rods/ and ends.  Do you think there are other things that should be replaced, such as control arm bushings, even wheel bearings?  Any help would be appreciated.

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: BraveUlysses on May 19, 2009, 09:30:17 AM

Put a e36 rack in. 2.7 to 3.2 turns, lock to lock, depending on which model you use.

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: Blip Bavarian on May 19, 2009, 09:47:14 AM

do all e30's have the same rack, or do the later model e30's have a different one?

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: BraveUlysses on May 20, 2009, 09:26:16 AM

I know the E30M3 rack is different. Try realoem.com and check various models and years if you want to verify for yourself.

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: gearheadE30 on May 24, 2009, 10:18:51 PM

All e30s have the same rack except the M3. Just get a standard e36 rack. All e36 racks are the same, at 3.2 turns, except for the '95 M3 which had 3 turns. Z3 racks are 2.7 turns, but also don't have the same range of travel as other e36 racks.

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: roundel318 on June 08, 2009, 03:20:37 PM

Why, I don't know, but E30's with SRS (airbag) MAY use a different part.
Check pelicans site :)

Title: steering rack advice
Post by: gearheadE30 on June 13, 2009, 02:24:26 PM

The swap to an SRS car is actually easier than to a non SRS car. Either way, it works.