Bmw E46 M3 Trailing Arm Difference

Does anybody know the difference between a 330ci trailing arm and all other e46's? Basicly, i have dual caliper brackets that I bought from Massive brakes, for my e36 m3, for my hyrdo ebrake, and would like to use the brackets on the e46. But im not sure if they will work on the trailing arms on. Forum BMW Models 3 series & 4 Series (E21, E30, E36, E46, E9x, F30, F32, F33, F36, F44) 1999 - 2006 (E46) Difference between 330i and M3 rear trailing arm.

The trailing arm is part 1 and goes from the Rear Trailing Arm Bush back to the hub. The camber arm (lower wishbone) is part 5 and the thin one that bends and runs from the diff out to the hub. Pretty sure the only difference is the trailing arm and stuff on the trailing arm.

Axle/bearing/brakes. The 330 shares the M3 trailing arm and has an m part number and marking so that it can run larger rear brakes and stronger wheel hub. Other suspension components are the same.

Looking on realoem i can see that the e46 M3 and Z4M have different part numbers for the rear trailing arms, however I got an e46 M3 trailing arm that fits in there and that had the same number written on it as my broken trailing arm, which i find bizzare. Trailing Arm -- Ball Joint Upgrade (from rubber bushes) All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:04 PM.

Hello. From e36 section here with a trailing arm question. I've fitted total 330 brakes on my e36 and unable to use the parking brake.

From the smaller diameter emergency brake shoes and trailing arm block casting. And as thinking if the e46 arms are bolt on for The e36 and the 330 arms are bolt on for the e46 then maybe with 330 arms I can regain my parking brake (Matching arms to brake) Are. In all honesty I think what really make a difference is the Ireland spacer things with them there rubber to urethane doesn't matter the arm has nowhere to go.

They call them Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Reinforcement for E36 and E46 $40 from their site www.bmw2002.com Rear trailing arm bushing reinforcement. This set of rear trailing arm spherical bushings is on both sides of your rear control arms on your E36, E46, or Z4. The factory BMW E36 and E46 RTABs (Rear Trailing Arm Bushings) are meant for a very soft, quiet, and comfortable ride as possible.

We design these with longevity and with abuse of grip and drifting in mind.