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E36/E46 Rear Trailing Arm Bushings (RTAB)
BMW E36/E46 standard RTAB path; M and Z applications require exact vehicle confirmation
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RTAB wear can allow rear toe change under load. Replace rubber bushings in pairs and align afterward. Rubber plus limiters preserves articulation while limiting deflection; a spherical kit is a track/performance path. Polyurethane behavior depends on design, lubrication and use, so no universal poly-failure claim is made.
OEM numbers
OEM/OE rubber RTAB 33326770786 for checked E36/E46 applications, sold individually and replaced in pairs. E46 Meyle HD plus limiter kit 33326770786KT is a checked street-oriented pair/kit path. SPL RTAB E36 is a complete spherical kit for one car. M applications may use different numbers such as 33326770817 and must be verified by VIN.Supersession
Application/upgrade page, not one universal supersession. 33326770786 is the checked standard rubber reference. Limiter and spherical kits are upgrades, not BMW supersessions.
Fitment
RTAB wear can allow rear toe change under load. Replace rubber bushings in pairs and align afterward. Rubber plus limiters preserves articulation while limiting deflection; a spherical kit is a track/performance path. Polyurethane behavior depends on design, lubrication and use, so no universal poly-failure claim is made.
Aftermarket options
Checked OE Lemforder rubber, Meyle HD rubber plus limiters and SPL articulating spherical kit. The spherical kit is for E36/E46/E85/E86 applications and changes cost/NVH/maintenance. Confirm M/non-M fitment before ordering.
Before you buy
Replace in pairs and align. Confirm M/non-M application. Rubber, limiter and spherical paths have different articulation, NVH and maintenance; no universal polyurethane claim is made. Centered versus offset RTAB geometry is application- and setup-sensitive. Verify the selected bushing style, diameter, and installation orientation for the exact chassis/VIN.
Research and fitment sources
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