Solid Steering guibo

[NotoriousJJE]

Who has done it?

Worth it?

Or should I just replace with a new one?

I have my front subframe off and now would be a good time.


TIA

[MIKYZZ4]

Read this, maybe helpful:https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...steering+joint

[Inflame]

I have had the 5 series solid unit for ~2 years now, no issues and I'm pretty violent with my car.

[E36forever]

http://www.jegs.com/i/Flaming-River/...nMoaAgMK8P8HAQ

No issues so far. In fact I couldn't even feel any difference.

No surprise the solid (non articulating) joint caused issues.

[jimmypet]

E30M3 race car - solid replacement installed for over 10 years, no issues.
Worth It?
If its a dedicated track car any rubber you can get out of the car other than the tires is a win.

[autowa]

I may be mistaken but I remember it's also rubber because it's made to shear off in a severe accident

[NotoriousJJE]

E30M3 race car - solid replacement installed for over 10 years, no issues.
Worth It?
If its a dedicated track car any rubber you can get out of the car other than the tires is a win.

This is what I was thinking. Car is a race car period.

No rubber is good.

Thanks

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http://www.jegs.com/i/Flaming-River/...nMoaAgMK8P8HAQ

No issues so far. In fact I couldn't even feel any difference.

No surprise the solid (non articulating) joint caused issues.

Does this have the correct size and # of splines for our e36 cars?

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I have had the 5 series solid unit for ~2 years now, no issues and I'm pretty violent with my car.

Which year 5 series? Thanks

[Pat533i]

E34 steering U joint. I've had one on for two years now with no issues. Improved my steering feel over the stock rubber.

[JBasham]

I also use the Flaming River u-joint, on a 1994 325is with stock rack and column. Works fine, fits great.

[E36forever]

The only thing you need to do is; drill a dimple for the set screw in the upper shaft. Use red loctite for the set screws. Then tighten down the jam nuts.

[TXBDan]

I've had the E34 joint for about a year. Works well.

[NotoriousJJE]

Thanks guys. Ordered an E34 coupler. Will give it a wirl.

J