Rear end issues

[169mph]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Is there a fracture in the metal, just above the top right of your red circle?

See this: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vIc...ew?usp=sharing

I thought you found the problem. I was pissed and happy at the same time. It’s not a crack. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. I took another pic from different angle. The bushings look horrible to me.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by 169mph

I thought you found the problem. I was pissed and happy at the same time. It’s not a crack. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. I took another pic from different angle. The bushings look horrible to me.

Agreed, those bushings look awful. Try a set of quality urethane bushings.

[SBSerpent]

Originally Posted by 169mph

I thought you found the problem. I was pissed and happy at the same time. It’s not a crack. the weld and shadows make it look like a crack. I took another pic from different angle. The bushings look horrible to me.

Anyone have a part number for these bushings? Mine are in the same condition.

[spdbrake]

Originally Posted by SBSerpent

Anyone have a part number for these bushings? Mine are in the same condition.

The fitment you need to look for is 1992-1999 E36 325I.

I used an assortment of brands for front suspension, rear, rear diff and rear suspension support.
Some thru ECS Tuning https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-32...n/Control_Arm/
Some thru SuperPro in AU. https://superpro.com.au/find/superpr.../cid-999500343
Lower rear control arms thru Powerflex. https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/pr...ory=1783#attr=
And diff and carrier supports thru Garagistic. Their full kit prices can't be beat I wish they had a full product line back when I did my car. https://www.garagistic.com/products/...xoCHbUQAvD_BwE
And some items from Nolothane. https://www.nolathane.com/collection...4831232?page=2

I still need to replace the front and rear sway bar bushings with Poly ones.

PS. You'll need this kit to do the rear suspension bushings and rear axle bearings. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The front lower control arm and rear subframe bushings can be drilled and the the outer band sawzalled to release them. Or have a hyd press handy.