E36 5.0 driveshaft

[DakotaE36]

Has anyone had luck fitting a 3.5inch driveshaft in their e36? If so what was required to fit it? Currently running stock 92 mustang driveshaft, 80d poly subframe and diff bushings.

[JBasham]

I barely managed to squeeze a 2.75-inch diameter driveshaft into a 1994 325is (coupe), and that includes hammering the doo-doo out of the tunnel to get additional clearance.

[BigL350]

I barely managed to squeeze a 2.75-inch diameter driveshaft into a 1994 325is (coupe), and that includes hammering the doo-doo out of the tunnel to get additional clearance.

What he said. Maybe chomoly?


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[ponchiz318]

I got a one piece made using the stock e36 diameter. No issues at all.

[unnatrl]

I had success with a 2.75", a 3" scraped badly on the e-brake cables.

[TipsyMcStagger]

I got a one piece made using the stock e36 diameter. No issues at all.

What is the stock E36 diameter? My stock driveshaft is long gone.

Tipsy

[ponchiz318]

2.5 or 2.75
I don't remember

[JBasham]

Is the stock Foxbody shaft giving you problems? I spin the everloving crud out of mine on the track for long periods and it's fine.

[DakotaE36]

I'm getting a vibration at 80 with my 3.73 rear end, i know i lot of guys have fixed this issue on their foxes with and aluminum driveshaft

[ponchiz318]

I'm getting a vibration at 80 with my 3.73 rear end, i know i lot of guys have fixed this issue on their foxes with and aluminum driveshaft

Wouldn't that be a drive train alignment issue?

[DakotaE36]

It happened after i installed the 3.73 rear end. Didn't have a vibration before