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BMW E46 Rear Control Arm Reinforcement, No Welding

This E46 rear control arm reinforcement prevents the aluminium rear control arms of your BMW E46 from cracking. That happens mainly with stiff suspension, when drifting and on track, and it often leaves you stranded in the middle of a session.

The best part is that you don’t need to weld anything. You slide the reinforcement into the control arm and it is in place. It is laser-cut from 3 to 5 mm thick S355 steel and given a galvanised finish, so it will not rust.

Key benefits

• Prevents cracks in the aluminium rear control arm.
• No welding: the reinforcement slides into the control arm.
• 3 to 5 mm S355 steel, laser-cut.
• Galvanised against rust.
• Especially worthwhile with stiff suspension and track use.

Suitable for

Rear control arms of the BMW E46

• BMW 3 Series E46 with aluminium rear control arms
• Drifting, track days and cars with stiff suspension
• Preventive use before any damage occurs

Technical specifications

• Part number: 0055
• Material: S355 steel, galvanised
• Thickness: 3 to 5 mm
• Manufacturing: laser-cut
• Fitting: slides into the control arm, no welding required
• Weight: 0.74 kg

Fitting and delivery

Slide the reinforcement into the rear control arm. No welding is required, so you don’t need a welder. Preferably do this before the arm cracks; repairing it afterwards costs a lot more. Delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Is the control arm mount in the body also affected? Then take a look at the E46 control arm mount reinforcement.

You can’t repair a crack in an aluminium control arm, but you can prevent it.

Why choose this E46 rear control arm reinforcement?

The E46 has aluminium rear control arms. They are light, but aluminium is unforgiving as soon as you run stiff suspension and push the car hard. This steel reinforcement sits inside the arm and absorbs those forces. Because you don’t need to weld anything, it is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to the rear axle.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to weld to fit the reinforcement?

No. The E46 rear control arm reinforcement simply slides into the control arm.

Why do these control arms crack?

They are made of aluminium and have a hard time with stiff suspension and spirited driving.

What material is the reinforcement made of?

Galvanised S355 steel with a thickness of 3 to 5 mm.

What is the delivery time?

Delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

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.