{"product_id":"isr-performance-solid-subframe-bushings-bmw-e36-3-series","title":"ISR Performance Solid Subframe Bushings - BMW E36 3 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ISR Performance Solid Subframe Bushings are solid aluminum replacements for the factory rubber rear subframe bushings on the BMW E36 3 Series. Replacing worn or aging factory rubber with solid aluminum eliminates subframe deflection under load, transferring more of the suspension's energy into the dampers where it belongs instead of being absorbed by flexing bushings. The most impactful chassis upgrade you can make on a track or drift-focused E36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E36 rear subframe is rubber-mounted, and the factory rubber bushings are a known weak point on any aggressively driven E36. Under hard cornering, hard launches, or any time the rear is loaded up, the entire subframe shifts on its rubber mounts before the dampers can do their job. That movement absorbs energy that should be going to suspension travel, results in vague rear-end feel, and is the root cause of the well-known E36 subframe-tearing problem on high-mile or hard-driven cars. Solid aluminum bushings lock the subframe to the chassis and put that energy back where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits all E36 3 Series subframes EXCEPT 318ti models.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 318ti uses a different rear subframe setup that is not compatible with these bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNVH Trade-Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an upgrade you feel. The trade-off is added noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) compared to factory rubber. Most owners running coilovers and aftermarket suspension on an E36 consider the response improvement worth the NVH, but it's something to be aware of on a daily driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the factory rubber bushings and installing solid replacements requires a press, hydraulic puller, or a trip to a shop with the right tools. Plan accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1992-1999 BMW E36 3 Series (all engine variants except 318ti)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E36 M3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT compatible with BMW 318ti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair With Diff Mount Bushings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete rear chassis tightening, pair these subframe bushings with the ISR Performance E36 Differential Mount Bushings (IS-E36-DIFF). The diff bushings handle the diff-to-subframe interface; these handle the subframe-to-chassis interface. Both together transform the rear end on a hard-driven E36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid aluminum subframe bushing set for BMW E36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISR Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e IS-AZE36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Rear Subframe Bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992-1999 BMW E36 3 Series (including M3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcluded Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e BMW 318ti (different subframe setup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid aluminum (no rubber)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires press or hydraulic puller to remove factory bushings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNVH Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increases noise, vibration, and harshness vs. factory rubber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISR E36 Differential Mount Bushings (IS-E36-DIFF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete bushing set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off-road and competition use only\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ISR Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45957130780869,"sku":"IS-AZE36","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/2718\/9701\/files\/P1220179__65187.1630436522.500.659.jpg?v=1773346627","url":"https:\/\/www.isrcompetition.com\/products\/isr-performance-solid-subframe-bushings-bmw-e36-3-series","provider":"ISR Competition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}