Could use some project help - E30 strut top bearing measurement

[DaHose]

Hello all,

I have a project I am working on, and a question has come up that I need help answering. Does anyone have an E30 series in their garage, and could you measure the strut top bearing bolts? I need to know the spacing on the three bolts.

Thanks.

Jose

[DesktopDave]

I have one! Those mounts are indexed, so the strut studs are closer together on the inner side of the strut mount.

My '91 318i measured out to 100mm between the two longer legs, and ~88mm between the shorter leg of the mounting triangle. The shorter leg faces the motor, pointed toward the centerline of the car. Bearing mount in the fender 'turret' is 82mm wide at the top.

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