E36 Rear Subframe Refresh (Part 1)

Finally we the subframe refresh is here!
In this 2 part series we are going to refresh the entire subframe of my E36. This means disassemble the old one, Powder coat the new ones, install all the strongflex bushings, wheelbearings, balljoints and assembling it all back on this car.
Part 1 is about taking the old subframe and making it new. This means taking everything apart, powdercoat it and push all the new Stronglex bushings in
Part 2 is about taking the old one of my car and putting the new one back in.
Hope you guys enjoyed the video, hopefully this gives you some clarity if you want to do this mod yourself. If you have any questions please let me know in the comments!
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[@travisscottts1793]

i can't wait for pt 2 !! 😍

[@TJS36]

That’s where the real fun begins! 🙌

[@krisjary7146]

Hi , well done 👏

[@RawiHD]

Well done, waiting for part 2!

[@TJS36]

Will be uploading that next Sunday 🙌

[@MCgamingDutch]

@@TJS36 cant wait !

[@budrobadre]

Nice video! Hope to do this on my E46 330Ci this year

[@TJS36]

Nice man! very fun job to do imo. I will also being doing it to the E46 later this year

[@DR3W_963R]

You list all the tool and parts in the description it would help the DIY guys greatly.

[@ToLgaGUNER74.]

Do you have a product link for the orange full set wedges you bought?

[@Bonnachill865]

Hey what are the torque specs for the rear subframe bolts my manual doesn’t have it

[@yaron1998]

Nice vid !!! Im looking forward to part 2 ! The plates you are going to weld in, are they preventive or has your chassis got cracks ?

[@TJS36]

Thank you, I welded 2 plates on the subframe to reinforce the part where the sway bar mounts. Those on the chassis are for prevention. You can see it in part 2 but the previous owner already welded those in so I don’t have to. 😂

[@yaron1998]

@@TJS36 oh ! Lucky ! I wish my previous reinforced mine :( 300k kms on the clock, and to this point they hold up fine, but im scared they will crack soon... Mine is also an avus blue coupe with ap coilovers. 320i tho.

[@TJS36]

@@yaron1998 Mine is also over 300K kms, so I highly recommend taking a look at the state of your subframe. You will see it in part 2, mine was in really bad condition...

[@yaron1998]

@@TJS36 its at the mechanic right now to get it aligned for street use, ill ask him to take a look at it :) thanks for letting me know. im curious to see part 2 :D

[@matikzed5207]

Hey! Did you use the wheel bearing press kit to install the trailing arm ball joints, lower control arm metal sleeve, and to remove the old diff bushings? Also how did you remove all of the bushings before getting the suspension components powder coated?

[@TJS36]

Yes, I used that tool to press all the old bushings out and new ones in👌

[@christophercarbonell963]

What tools did you use to do the job?

[@professorharenmans]

Looks great! Are you also going to do a cost breakdown? I'd be interested to see how much it costs, because I'd like to do it myself too

[@TJS36]

Thank you! Maybe that's a good idea

[@CYMRU619]

Cost me about £200 but I painted the parts myself and didn't change the wheel bearings. Made a huge difference, car feels so much tighter. I would also recommend using Strongflex bushes, much cheaper than Powerflex but really good quality.

[@professorharenmans]

@@CYMRU619 thanks for the info and the tip!

[@TJS36]

Yeah you can do it pretty cheap. I went for the complete different path and replaced almost everything

[@Timssauro]

do you have a build log on a forum or so? id like to see a list of all the parts, would def help for my 25i project :)

[@TJS36]

I don’t actually have that right now, maybe I should create that some day

[@TJS36]

But if you have any questions you can send me a DM on Instagram: @tjs36

[@Timssauro]

@@TJS36 thank you! Just did

[@Theoriginalmichaelmiachel]

Did you buy all the bushings as a kit? Would love a link! :)

[@TJS36]

Hey, www.strongflex.eu/en/e36-90-99/665-3560-rear-suspension-bush-kit-sport-5902553518955.html#/39-rear_arb_diameter-12mm This is the full rear suspension kit, I only used the oem bushings in the trailing arm where the control arms connect. The bushings in the chassis is PU

[@muhammadrizkyhubs1224]

imagine if u won't replace ur 20 years old / more subframe bushings you just refresh ur Suspenssion with Coilovers , Your subfram will be getting Jealous 😂😂 , In instagram they make memes like that

[@TJS36]

Hahaha I’ve seen those 😂😂