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Front Strut Brace BMW E34

This E34 front strut bar connects the two front strut towers and makes the front end of your BMW noticeably stiffer. It is made for the 5 Series E34 saloon and Touring, and fits all engine versions with the exception of the M20 engines. The result: a front end that flexes less and steering that feels more precise.

An E34 is a classic by now, but also a rewarding base for a sporty road car or a drift project with a six-cylinder or V8. After more than thirty years the body can really use some support, especially if you fit stiffer suspension.

Key benefits of the BMW E34 front strut bar

• For saloon and Touring of the 5 Series E34
• All engine versions except the M20 units
• Flat oval steel of 40 x 20 mm with a 3 mm wall
• MIG/MAG welds laid in fixed jigs by a certified welder
• Laser-cut plates, bent on a CNC press brake
• Pressed mounting holes for extra strength of the plate
• Tested in drifting and rallying

Suitable for

BMW 5 Series E34

• BMW 5 Series E34 saloon
• BMW 5 Series E34 Touring
• All engine versions, except the M20 engines

If you drive an E34 with an M20 under the bonnet, this brace is not suitable. Not sure which engine your car has? Then please contact us.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0011
• Position: front
• Main profile: steel, flat oval 40 x 20 mm
• Wall thickness: 3 mm
• Plates: laser-cut, CNC-bent, with pressed holes
• Welding method: MIG/MAG in dedicated jigs
• Finish: black powder coating
• Weight: 2.84 kg

Installation and delivery

The plates of the brace fit over the top of the front towers. On a car of this age it pays to inspect the towers for rust first and to clean the panel where the plates will sit. Then fit the brace, screw the nuts in by hand and tighten them evenly in a few rounds with a torque wrench. Leave the car on its wheels while doing so.

After a few hundred kilometres it is wise to check the mounting again. That way the E34 front strut bar stays firmly connected, even after the first drives on poor roads.

If you want to look further, you will find our full range in the strut braces category. For the successor of the E34 we have the front strut brace for the BMW E39.

A classic 5 Series only really steers the way it was meant to once the towers stop moving.

Why choose this BMW E34 front strut bar?

This E34 front strut bar is not a universal brace, but one made specifically for the front end of the BMW E34. It fits both the saloon and the Touring, is heavy-duty with a 3 mm wall and has proven itself in drifting and rallying. This gives you a solid connection between the towers that lasts for years. The black powder coating keeps the engine bay calm and tidy.

Frequently asked questions

Does the brace also fit the E34 Touring?

Yes, the E34 front strut bar fits both the saloon and the Touring.

Does it also fit an E34 with an M20 engine?

No, according to the specifications the M20 engines are excluded. The brace is suitable for all other engine versions.

What difference does an E34 front strut bar make?

The car turns in more directly, stays calmer in long corners and the front end feels like one unit.

Can I fit it myself?

Yes, with ordinary tools and a torque wrench. Take the time to clean the towers first.

How much does the brace weigh?

2.84 kg. That extra weight of the E34 front strut bar is negligible compared with the gain in stiffness.

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.