Shop

Description

BMW E46 Rear Subframe Reinforcement (Rear Axle Carrier)

This E46 rear subframe reinforcement is a repair and reinforcement kit for the rear axle carrier of the BMW E46. Rust in the rear subframe is a common problem on the E46. With this kit you reinforce the critical areas, or you repair them and make them stronger than before at the same time.

The parts are not simple flat plates. They are bent so that they follow the curves and contours of the carrier, so they fit well and you can lay neat weld seams. Ideal if you are building an E46 for drifting or the circuit, or want to save a daily driver.

Key benefits of this E46 rear subframe reinforcement

• Reinforces or repairs the critical areas of the rear axle carrier
• Tackles a well-known rust problem of the E46
• Parts follow the curves of the carrier, no flat plates
• 3 mm thick S355 steel
• Laser-cut and bent on CNC press brakes
• Tested on several carriers in different condition
• Photos with areas marked in red showing where each part goes

Suitable for

Rear subframe (rear axle carrier) of the BMW E46

• BMW 3 Series E46
• Carriers with rust at the critical points, or sound carriers that you want to reinforce as a precaution

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0215
• Application: repair and reinforcement of the rear axle carrier
• Material: S355 steel
• Thickness: 3 mm
• Production: laser-cut, bent on CNC press brakes
• Mounting: weld in on the carrier
• Supplied: as a set
• Weight: 1.70 kg

Installation and delivery

The parts of the E46 rear subframe reinforcement are welded onto the carrier. Depending on the condition of your carrier, you sometimes have to tap the curved parts lightly into shape with a hammer; the kit has been tried on several carriers in different condition. The photos show in red where each part goes.

Preferably work with the carrier out of the car. Remove rust and old paint layers down to bare steel, dry-fit everything, then weld and protect the whole thing well against new corrosion. You will find more parts for a solid base under chassis and subframe reinforcements. If you also want to make the rear of the body stiffer, take a look at the 4-point X-brace for the E46.

A rusty rear axle carrier does not have to be the end of the road: with this kit you make it strong again.

Why choose this E46 rear subframe reinforcement?

A weakened carrier is not something you want under a car that is driven hard. This kit made of 3 mm S355 steel is bent to the shape of the carrier and tackles the critical areas in one go. That way you make the points from which the rear axle hangs strong again, without having to hunt for a replacement carrier.

Frequently asked questions

Does the kit have to be welded?

Yes, the E46 rear subframe reinforcement is welded onto the carrier. Have this done by an experienced welder.

Does everything fit perfectly straight away?

Depending on the condition of your carrier, it may be necessary to tap the curved parts lightly into shape with a hammer.

How do I know where the parts go?

On the product photos of the E46 rear subframe reinforcement, the areas are marked in red.

What material is the kit made of?

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

Does the carrier have to come out of the car?

That is strongly recommended. With the carrier out of the car, you can remove the rust properly, dry-fit all parts and weld neatly all round.

Can I also use the kit as a precaution?

Yes. With the E46 rear subframe reinforcement you can reinforce a sound carrier, or repair and reinforce a weakened one.

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.