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E30/E36/E46 Front strut and rear shock mount reinforcement

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Y'all likely know the weak point with E30/E36/E46 rear shock mounts and E36/E46 front strut mounts cracking or warping.

I learned the hard way years ago, and I didn't want to get caught out again so had some reinforcement plates cut out!
Offering cheaper pricing to Bimmersport members, than trademe/FB marketplace.

 

Rear reinforcement (E30, E36, E46, and Z3):
- 3mm mild steel + bituminous coat (the coat is only to avoid surface rust while storing for spares)
- Swag gaskets (OE spec)

Front reinforcement (E36, E46**):
- 3mm stainless steel (11G)
- Elring gasket (OEM)
- Designed to allow camber adjustable top plates.
**Note - The E46 had a 'poor road package' option which came with a similar reinforcement plate. The front plates will fit most E46 aftermarket strut mounts with no modification, and also factory strut mount with another hole drilled for the aligning dimple.
 

$40: Rear set including gasket-washers.
$85: Front set including gasket-washers.
$110: Full set of front and rear, including all gasket-washers.

Postage anywhere in NZ included, or can pickup in Auckland.

 

OEM part numbers:
51718413359 - Z3 M rear strut reinforcement
33526772864 - rear washer-gasket
31312489795 - M3 3.2 front strut reinforcement (do not allow for camber adjustment)
31331094288 - front washer-gasket
**E46: 51717036781 - Reinforcement, supporting bearing

E36 rear reinforcement installing.jpeg

E36 front strut reinforcement installed 2.jpg

E36 front strut reinforcement installed.jpeg

E36 reinforcement plates 2.jpg

Edited by akapjay
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