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169mph 03-03-2022 12:38 PM
E36 output spacers
 
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My spacers are scratched up from rubbing on the subframe. I would like to replace them before reinstalling my differential. I know Iconic sales them. Does anyone else sell the same spacers? I appreciate the help.

169mph

BDR_Devin 03-03-2022 01:36 PM
Good afternoon,

These are custom manufactured for our vehicles. You can order online, or if you'd like to call and place your order over the phone, our number is 561-327-4944.

Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8am-5:30pm. Friday, from 8am-3:30pm, eastern standard time.

Kind regards,
Devin

spdbrake 03-03-2022 01:45 PM
Unfortunately no.
The spacers are not BMW E36. Sometime in the last decade BDR switched to different shorter axles and integral splined rear hubs along with ventilated rear rotors and ditched the E36 OEM axles. The source and part numbers of the newer axles is still a secret as are the sourcing and part numbers of almost all Backdraft parts. Frustrating to say the least as the company holds that information under lock and key in a effort to funnel aftermarket sales back to BDR only.
But I do admit it is a business and other Cobra companies do much the same.

Stepping off my soapbox now.

169mph 03-03-2022 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BDR_Devin (Post 1503899)
Good afternoon,

These are custom manufactured for our vehicles. You can order online, or if you'd like to call and place your order over the phone, our number is 561-327-4944.

Our hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8am-5:30pm. Friday, from 8am-3:30pm, eastern standard time.

Kind regards,
Devin
Hi Devin,

I left a couple messages this past week and never got a reply. That’s the reason I posted the question. I’ve bought I few things from y’all in the past with no issues. One the parts I bought was not listed on the website. I was hoping that’s the case with rear differential bushings and fasteners. I’ve already I found what I need except for the “spring” washers for the input drive shaft???

Thanks for the help

FredG 03-04-2022 07:34 AM
Spacers
 
I don't know how badly they are scratched and you may have already thought of it but can you clean the up and polish them with some scotch brite or are they that far gone.


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Originally Posted by 169mph (Post 1503895)
My spacers are scratched up from rubbing on the subframe. I would like to replace them before reinstalling my differential. I know Iconic sales them. Does anyone else sell the same spacers? I appreciate the help.

169mph

BDR_Devin 03-04-2022 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 169mph (Post 1503903)
Hi Devin,

I left a couple messages this past week and never got a reply. That’s the reason I posted the question. I’ve bought I few things from y’all in the past with no issues. One the parts I bought was not listed on the website. I was hoping that’s the case with rear differential bushings and fasteners. I’ve already I found what I need except for the “spring” washers for the input drive shaft???

Thanks for the help
Best way to contact us is over the phone. I went back and found your email. Looks like it came through during a lunch hour, and got lost in a flooded inbox. I do apologize. I will contact you through there.

169mph 03-04-2022 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BDR_Devin (Post 1503917)
Best way to contact us is over the phone. I went back and found your email. Looks like it came through during a lunch hour, and got lost in a flooded inbox. I do apologize. I will contact you through there.
No problem. I appreciate the response.

Thanks, Mike

eschaider 03-04-2022 12:26 PM
Mike,

If you have access to a lathe and a mill you can make them from scratch with some elbow grease and a little motivation. The other alternative (providing they are not too badly scratched up) is to just put the old ones in a lathe and take a light cut on the OD, just enough to remove the scratches. When you are done you can anodize them whatever color you like.

169mph 03-04-2022 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by eschaider (Post 1503923)
Mike,

If you have access to a lathe and a mill you can make them from scratch with some elbow grease and a little motivation. The other alternative (providing they are not too badly scratched up) is to just put the old ones in a lathe and take a light cut on the OD, just enough to remove the scratches. When you are done you can anodize them whatever color you like.
Yes sir, that’s what looking into now. I’ll was going try to sand them as smooth as possible then try to buff them out. I like your idea is better. It’s worth the effort.

What gear oil are most people using? Manual says Amsoil but on the BMW forums most owners with an E36 are using Redline. I bought Lucas Synthetic 75w-90. The auto parts store near me only a few brands so I went with Lucas. I do a search on the forum. I’m sure this question has been posted more than once :LOL:

169mph 03-04-2022 07:53 PM
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I made attempt this evening with White Diamond Metal polish. I used aluminum wheel cleaner and then used a 2” medium grit disc to make the spacer surface smooth (removed shavings/ high spots). Then I polished the spacer by hand with the White Diamond polish. I have no idea what I was doing but I can live with the spacer as is. I’m going to do some research tonight and make another pass tomorrow.

Mike

169mph 03-10-2022 02:29 PM
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After a little trial and error I was able to clean up one the spacers. It’s not perfect but it saved me some money and it looks pretty cool to me. I’m going to buff the hell out of it and do the same to other spacer. I plan to remove the old bushings this weekend. Any tips or tricks for removing the old ones?? Thanks for the help.


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