[quote=Matthew C Smith;1786817]Gents,
On the rear of the e36 there are no ball joints. The hub fits directly to the trailing arm. [quote]
untrue. there are balljoints in the rear... 4 of them on the newer E36s
02 Ball joint 2 33326775551 RealOEM.com * BMW E36 M3 REAR AXLE SUPPORT/WHEEL SUSPENSION
common misunderstanding because the balljoint is not a conventional type with a threaded end. it sits sideways and the ball is conceiled.