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BMW E46 Anti-Roll Bar Mount Reinforcement Front

This reinforcement for the front E46 anti-roll bar mount is a repair and reinforcement kit for the BMW E46, for the point where the front anti-roll bar is attached to the chassis rails. You use the kit to strengthen the mount as a preventive measure, or to repair a damaged mount and reinforce it at the same time. The plates are specially designed and bent to fit the chassis rails as closely as possible.

The kit is especially useful for high-powered E46s in motorsport, certainly with a thicker anti-roll bar, and for daily drivers that have spent years in rain and road salt.

Key benefits of this reinforcement for the front E46 anti-roll bar mount

• Reinforces the mount of the front anti-roll bar, or repairs and reinforces a damaged mount
• Accurate fit: specially bent to sit tightly on the chassis rails
• 3 mm S355 steel, a strong structural steel
• Laser-cut and then bent on CNC press brakes
• Ideal with a thicker anti-roll bar and plenty of power
• Also useful for road cars that have to deal with a lot of moisture and road salt

Suitable for

BMW 3 Series E46

• BMW 3 Series E46, mount of the front anti-roll bar on the chassis rails
• Intended for the anti-roll bar on the front axle

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0145
• Application: reinforcement and repair of the front anti-roll bar mount
• Material: S355 steel
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Production: laser-cut, bent on CNC press brakes
• Mounting: weld-in
• Weight: 0.54 kg

Installation and delivery

The reinforcement for the E46 anti-roll bar mount has to be welded in. This means the car has to go on a lift, the anti-roll bar has to be removed and the panel around the mount has to be cleaned back to bare metal. If the old mount has already torn out, first repair the panel of the chassis rail before you weld the plates over it.

Leave the welding to someone with experience in bodywork. After welding, treat everything against rust with a primer and a good underbody protection, especially if the car is driven in winter. Use the opportunity to check the bushes and links of the anti-roll bar as well.

You will find more reinforcements for the chassis in our chassis and subframe reinforcements category. If you are also tackling the rear axle, take a look at the E46 control arm mount reinforcement PRO V2.

A stiffer anti-roll bar only makes sense if its mount on the body can take the load as well.

Why choose this reinforcement for the front E46 anti-roll bar mount?

Fitting a thicker anti-roll bar increases the load on the mount on the chassis rails. On the E46 this is a point where the panel can crack over time, especially when rust is already lending a hand. With these accurately bent plates of 3 mm S355 steel you prevent that, or you repair the damage and reinforce the area at the same time. That way the anti-roll bar keeps doing what it is meant to do: keeping the body flat in corners.

Frequently asked questions

Does this reinforcement have to be welded?

Yes. The reinforcement for the front E46 anti-roll bar mount is welded onto the chassis rails.

Can I use the kit if there is already damage?

Yes. The kit is meant to reinforce a mount, but also to repair a damaged mount and reinforce it at the same time.

What material are the plates made of?

3 mm thick S355 steel, laser-cut and bent on CNC press brakes.

Do I need this on a standard road car?

Not always, but on an older E46 that has been driven a lot in moisture and road salt it is a sensible preventive measure.

Which car does this kit fit?

The BMW 3 Series E46.

How do I recognise a weak anti-roll bar mount?

Knocking noises over speed bumps, an anti-roll bar that moves where it should be fixed, or hairline cracks and rust around the mounting points on the chassis rails are the best-known signs. If in doubt, have it checked on a lift.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.