BMW Suspension Parts for BMW 3 Series E36 (1992-1998)

Elevate the performance of your E36 M3 with the ECS Tuning Performance Coilover System. This sport-tuned suspension offers adjustable height, damping, and body settings, providing substantial performance benefits. Crafted with high-quality materials and coatings, it replaces worn suspension components while achieving the ideal ride height.

• Spring Rates: Front 6kg/mm, Rear 8kg/mm
• Performance Features:
  • 32 levels of rebound damping adjustment
  • Monotube shocks/struts with optimized progressive rate coil springs for road-sticking grip
  • Lowered ride height improves handling performance
  • Adjustable front bodies for personalized ride height and correct spring pre-load
• Product Design:
  • Durable gloss black powder coat on strut and shock bodies
  • Clear zinc-coated threaded portions for corrosion protection
  • Reflex Silver Metallic finish on powder-coated coil springs
  • Red anodized billet aluminum lower spring seats with locking collars
  • Integrated bump stops

Revitalize your E30/E36 with the FCAB and pre-installed monoball upgrade. This front control arm bushing replacement offers precise, predictable handling without the harshness of solid bushings. Greaseable and serviceable, it enhances performance without sacrificing daily driving comfort.

• Stock vs. Upgrade:
  • Stock rubber bushings designed for comfort, not optimal performance
  • Poly and delrin bushings compromise handling and wear prematurely
• Turner Front Control Arm Spherical Bearings:
  • Greaseable spherical bearing for improved precision and durability
  • 6061-T6 anodized housing with needle grease zerk for easy maintenance
  • Precision CNC machined Delrin arm adapter for a tight fit
• Performance Benefits:
  • Instant, crisp steering and braking response
  • Easy maintenance with long-lasting performance
  • Improved road feel without undesirable NVH

Ensure optimal performance with Turner's Front Control Arm Spherical Bearings – a must-have for track enthusiasts and a great upgrade for spirited driving on the streets.

Take total control of your E36's handling with the ECS Performance 2-Way Adjustable Coilover System. Built specifically for track use, this system bridges the gap between standard off-the-shelf coilovers and full-fledged motorsport suspension. These coilovers feature independent compression and rebound controls supported by external reservoirs; unlocking the precision tuning needed to shave seconds off your lap times.

Traditional 1-way coilovers force a single adjustment knob to balance both bump and rebound. These 2-way dampers eliminate that trade-off with fully independent compression and rebound controls. Use the 32 levels of compression adjustment to control front weight transfer under heavy braking, maximizing entry grip and allowing you to trail-brake deep into corners without understeer. 22 rebound levels fine-tune chassis recovery on brake release, keeping the front tires loaded through the apex for faster power-on exit speeds.

To maintain consistent performance during extended periods of performance driving, these dampers feature dedicated external fluid reservoirs that significantly increase total gas volume. During rigorous track use, rapid piston movement generates intense friction and heat, causing standard damper oil to thin out, aerate, and lose its damping force. By increasing overall fluid capacity, the external reservoirs effectively dissipate heat to keep peak oil temperatures down.

The E36/E46 rear trailing arm bushings (RTABs) wear out faster than any other bushing on the car. Worn RTAB will cause excessive toe alignment change and give a 'loose' or 'floaty' feeling in the rear handling. One of the reasons for this is that they over-extend during motion, stretching and twisting the rubber in all directions. These shims sit on either side of the bushing and limit the amount of extension from the bushing. Not only will you get more life from your RTAB but these will help stiffen the bushing during cornering. But during normal driving you will still have all of the comfort of the stock rubber bushings. These part about these bushings is how easy they are to install - simply slide them in place during your bushing install. They can be added to pre-installed bushings too by dropping the trailing arm and removing the cage around the bushing.

Works with stock rubber bushings only (not urethane or Delrin).

Urethane mounts keep the differential from twisting under load. As torque is put through the driveline it causes anything to twist and move. The differential is mounted to the subframe and the twisting and deflection can be transferred to the rest of the chassis. With a stiffer mount the differential will not deflect as much. This improves seat-of-the-pants feeling to the driver, giving more feedback for smoother power delivery. In theory, there's also more torque being sent to the drive wheels since it's not being used up shifting the diff weight around.

These are tough 88A durometer urethane bushings with a anodized almunum center sleeve, engineered by ECS. This is a set of E36 diff bushings - 1 for the front and 2 for the rear cover. New high-grade hardware is included (the front bolt has a tendency to snap from all that torque twisting!).

Want a race-spec rear shock mount but with the comfort of a factory bushing? This ECS rear shock mount combines the precision and articulation of a spherical bearing with the isolation of urethane bushings. The stainless monoball bearing is lined with PTFE lubricant and suspended in 80A urethane and housed in a hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum mount. The spherical bearing is a better design than most rear shock mounts because it allows the shock to move and tilt without side-loading the shock shaft (which leads to premature failure of the shock). Most Genuine BMW and aftermarket shock mounts are not designed for shock angles and the stress that track or performance driving will put on the shock shaft. The ECS shock mount is properly designed to handle these loads. The internal bearing is also replaceable - it will be years before you have to replace the entire mount. The ECS mount is fully encapsulated to prevent the common shock mount failure of the stock mount design.

ECS RSM features:

• Maintenance free, PTFE lined, stainless steel monoball spherical bearing for full shaft articulation
• 80A polyurethane isolation bushings for NVH control
• Accommodates 10mm, 12mm, or 14mm damper shafts
• Fully constrained shaft mount makes RSM blow out impossible
• Hard anodized 6061-T6 construction
• Fully rebuildable design

* - the RSM comes with the BMW standard 10mm shock shaft bushings. 12mm is used on some performance shocks and 14mm is used on some true motorsport rear shocks.

Dial in your BMW’s handling like never before with this exclusive Doorbuster offer! Turner Motorsport’s Monoball Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB) deliver precision alignment, improved rear articulation, and race-inspired performance for the street or track. With a newly available sealed design, these bushings combine ultimate performance with long-lasting durability—making them the perfect upgrade for any BMW enthusiast.

Turner Monoball Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB)

Turner’s redesigned RTABs now feature a sealed bearing, protecting against contaminants like salt, grit, and road debris while eliminating the need for any lubrication or maintenance—ever. Drawing on over two decades of racetrack expertise, Turner brings precision, durability, and performance straight to your BMW.

Key Benefits:

Eliminates unwanted deflection, maintaining alignment and reducing wheel hop

Allows full trailing arm articulation with low-friction movement

Eliminates binding issues common in rubber or poly bushings

Street-ready: uses OE Lemforder sealed, greased ball joints for long life without increasing NVH

Design Features:

Housing: CNC billet 6061-T6 aluminum, type II anodized for corrosion resistance and strength

Bearing: OE Mercedes/Lemforder 2043520027 sealed ball joint

Bearing Inserts: CNC machined 303 stainless steel

Rebuildable: Rebuild Kit ES2695379 (x2) available

Turner Monoball Rear Upper Control Arm Inner Bushings – Race

For the ultimate in performance, Turner also offers monoball rear upper control arm bushings designed exclusively for track use. These race-grade bushings prevent side loading, allowing full control arm movement and unparalleled precision. While optimized for the track, daring enthusiasts willing to tolerate increased noise, vibration, and harshness may also consider them for street use.

Turner Motorsport continues to deliver high-quality BMW performance parts that combine durability, precision, and race-bred technology—allowing your BMW to perform at its full potential.

Unlock sharper handling and enhanced suspension geometry with this limited-time Doorbuster package. Designed for the E36 M3, this kit combines adjustable front sway bar end links, billet aluminum sway bar brackets, and polyurethane bushings to eliminate unwanted deflection, improve response, and deliver the track-ready precision your BMW deserves.

ADJUSTABLE FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS — 215–275MM

ECS Tuning’s Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links allow fine-tuning of your sway bar geometry for optimal balance and performance. With a generous 60mm (2.36") range of adjustability, you can precisely eliminate sway bar preload caused by lowered ride heights or coilover setups—ensuring predictable, neutral handling in all conditions.

Each link features a CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum body, anodized in red for corrosion resistance and durability. The design incorporates left- and right-hand threaded sections for quick, on-car adjustments without disassembly. Heavy-duty ball joint ends with rubber dust boots and stainless retainers provide long service life, while zinc-plated hardware ensures strength and rust resistance.

Technical Specs:

Adjustment Range: 215mm (8.46") – 275mm (10.82")

Billet aluminum, red anodized center sections

Heavy-duty M10x1.5 ball joints with weather-resistant boots

Zinc-plated hardware & Nyloc locking nuts

Left/right-hand threaded adjustment for easy tuning

Fitment Note: If your E36 M3 has aftermarket struts or coilovers, confirm the distance between your sway bar and the strut body at ride height. Proper fitment requires a length between 215–275mm.

ECS BILLET FRONT SWAY BAR BRACKETS WITH POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS — PAIR

Replace flimsy factory brackets with ECS Tuning’s Billet Front Sway Bar Mounting Kit. Engineered from CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum, these brackets dramatically reduce deflection, delivering faster reaction time and a more connected front end.

The included red polyurethane bushings feature a greaseable channel for long-lasting, quiet operation. The brackets are Type II black anodized for superior corrosion protection and paired with Class 12.9 zinc-flake coated hardware to ensure secure, worry-free installation.

Performance Benefits:

Rigid billet aluminum brackets minimize sway bar deflection

Polyurethane bushings enhance roll resistance and response

Greaseable design for quieter, longer service life

Improved steering feel and flatter cornering

Installation Notes: Installation is simple and completely reversible—just unbolt your OE brackets, install the ECS poly bushings and billet mounts with supplied hardware, and torque to spec. Fitment is intentionally snug against ECS sway bar stops; press firmly to align and fasten. Use conventional bearing grease during assembly for best results.

Unlock sharper handling and enhanced suspension geometry with this limited-time Doorbuster package. Designed for the E36 M3, this kit combines adjustable front sway bar end links, billet aluminum sway bar brackets, and polyurethane bushings to eliminate unwanted deflection, improve response, and deliver the track-ready precision your BMW deserves.

ADJUSTABLE FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS — 215–275MM

ECS Tuning’s Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links allow fine-tuning of your sway bar geometry for optimal balance and performance. With a generous 60mm (2.36") range of adjustability, you can precisely eliminate sway bar preload caused by lowered ride heights or coilover setups—ensuring predictable, neutral handling in all conditions.

Each link features a CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum body, anodized in red for corrosion resistance and durability. The design incorporates left- and right-hand threaded sections for quick, on-car adjustments without disassembly. Heavy-duty ball joint ends with rubber dust boots and stainless retainers provide long service life, while zinc-plated hardware ensures strength and rust resistance.

Technical Specs:

Adjustment Range: 215mm (8.46") – 275mm (10.82")

Billet aluminum, red anodized center sections

Heavy-duty M10x1.5 ball joints with weather-resistant boots

Zinc-plated hardware & Nyloc locking nuts

Left/right-hand threaded adjustment for easy tuning

Fitment Note: If your E36 M3 has aftermarket struts or coilovers, confirm the distance between your sway bar and the strut body at ride height. Proper fitment requires a length between 215–275mm.

ECS BILLET FRONT SWAY BAR BRACKETS WITH POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS — PAIR

Replace flimsy factory brackets with ECS Tuning’s Billet Front Sway Bar Mounting Kit. Engineered from CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum, these brackets dramatically reduce deflection, delivering faster reaction time and a more connected front end.

The included red polyurethane bushings feature a greaseable channel for long-lasting, quiet operation. The brackets are Type II black anodized for superior corrosion protection and paired with Class 12.9 zinc-flake coated hardware to ensure secure, worry-free installation.

Performance Benefits:

Rigid billet aluminum brackets minimize sway bar deflection

Polyurethane bushings enhance roll resistance and response

Greaseable design for quieter, longer service life

Improved steering feel and flatter cornering

Installation Notes: Installation is simple and completely reversible—just unbolt your OE brackets, install the ECS poly bushings and billet mounts with supplied hardware, and torque to spec. Fitment is intentionally snug against ECS sway bar stops; press firmly to align and fasten. Use conventional bearing grease during assembly for best results.