Introducing Garagistic Polyurethane Differential Mounts for your BMW E36, E46, or E86 - the ultimate solution to eliminate those annoying clunks and thuds coming from your rear differential. If you've experienced loud noises while releasing the clutch from a dead stop or heard your differential trying to escape during quick shifts or hard driving, chances are your stock front differential bushings are worn out or failed. With our high-quality polyurethane mounts, you can bid farewell to these issues and enjoy a smoother driving experience.
Our M14 diff bolt is fantastic as it is stronger than OEM as it is grade 10.9 (OEM bolts are 8.8), and also has an increased shank thickness (14mm) while maintaining the OEM thread pitch of 12x1.5. This means that you do not need to drill and tap your differential threaded holes to M14, as we all know that these differentials are getting rarer and harder to find due to the increase in popularity of our chassis' for racing and drifting.
Polyurethane vs Aluminum
We offer three different material options for our differential bushings to suit your specific needs:
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80a (Soft Polyurethane): Ideal for those seeking an OEM+ feel and a subtle upgrade for their street car. Provides improved performance without compromising comfort. Perfect for street enthusiasts who want enhanced power transfer to the wheels.
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95a (Hard Polyurethane): Great for dual-purpose aggressive street and track applications. Offers a noticeable performance upgrade with slightly more firmness compared to the 80a option. Still suitable for street use but provides better handling during spirited/track driving.
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Aluminum (Solid Bushing): Recommended for race applications only. Provides maximum rigidity and performance for hardcore track enthusiasts and competitive racers. Not intended for street use due to its extreme stiffness.
Features
Why Choose Garagistic Poly Diff Mounts?
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Material: Durable and high-quality polyurethane material.
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Design: Precise fitment for the mentioned BMW models.
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M14 Bolt Design: 14mm Shank thickness with M12x1.5 Threads to match the OEM threaded holes in your differential. This means there is no need to drill and tap your differential! Grade 10.9 + clear Zinc coated.
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Benefit: Eliminates play at the front differential mounting point, resulting in better power transfer to the wheels.
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Benefit: Reduces noise, clunks, and thuds associated with worn or failed differential bushings.
Upgrade your BMW's front differential bushings with Garagistic polyurethane mounts and experience the difference in driving performance and comfort. Whether you're a street enthusiast or a dedicated track racer, we have the right material option to suit your needs. Say goodbye to noisy and worn-out bushings and keep your differential running smoothly and efficiently with Garagistic.
Compatibility
Our polyurethane differential mounts are specifically designed for the following BMW models:
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E36 - Replaces BMW Part # 33171134871
- Note: E36 chassis (except Ti) will require 1x of these bushings
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E46 - Replaces BMW Part # 33176770788
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Note: E46 (non-M) chassis will require 2x of these bushings
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E85 / E86 (Z4)- Replaces BMW Part # 33176770788
- Note: Z4 (non-M) chassis will require 2x of these bushings
Requirements PER Chassis
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E36 chassis (except Ti) will require 1x of these bushings
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E46 (non-M) chassis will require 2x of these bushings
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Z4 (non-M) chassis will require 2x of these bushings
Fitment
What model cars will this bushing kit fit?
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Fits: E36 chassis (All Models, EXCEPT Ti)
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Fits: E46 chassis (All Models, Except M cars)
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Fits: E85 and E86 Z4 chassis (All Models, Except M cars)
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Replaces: OEM Bushing PN#33171134871 & 33176770788 & Bolt 33176760337
- Note: Does NOT require differential to be drilled and tapped to M14
