How to Swap E46 LCA's into an E36 and Keep your Sway Bar!

Are you looking to swap your E36 lower control arms for some larger E46 control arms, but don't know where to start? Well, I think I may be able to help you out.
I found that most of the information about this LCA (Lower Control Arm) swap was slightly confusing and most did not address the issue of relocating the sway bar and the trimming of both the inner tie rods and the LCA's themselves.
I spent the last week and a half trying to iron out all the problems with this swap so that you don't have to!
I am very happy with the results, the only issue is that my coil overs went out and now the Dubya (E36) is rubbing because it's basically riding the bump stops...
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🔧Special Tools needed for this job 🔧
Inner tie rod tool (most auto parts stores will loan them)
Adjustable Wrenches
22mm wrench for the large ball joint
19mm Wrench for smaller ball joint
16mm wrench for outer tie rod
13mm wrench for securing the inner tie rod when removing the outer
I believe the Allen socket for my ball joint was a 5, but it may have been a 6
17mm socket for the eyelet bolts
A sledgehammer or rubber mallet
prybars
Jack
Jack stands
I did not use a torque wrench for my install because I couldn't get one on the bolts, I used the gutentight method. Pelican parts usually have some nice write-ups with all the torque specs. Proceed at your own risk, but please be safe out there!
🔩Parts used in this video🔩
E46 LCA's: amzn.to/2ZgkVEo
E90 Inner TIe Rod (only with UNMODIFIED knuckles*): amzn.to/35kDsU9
Condor Speed Shop Eyelets: www.condorspee...
I needed the 21mm but they also sell a 23mm. I would suggest checking your E46 control arm size before ordering. Also, there is a way to swap in a bushing into the e36 eyelet if you want to save some money. I just did not want to go through the hassle.
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