BMW E36 X-Brace / Rear Strut Brace

BMW E36 Rear 4-Point X-Brace – Rear Axle / Subframe Reinforcement

Upgrade your BMW E36 with a high-strength rear 4-point X-brace designed to significantly improve chassis stiffness, rear axle stability and overall handling performance. Perfect for drift, track, street performance and lowered E36 setups.

Engineered from steel, fully welded and finished in durable black powder-coat, this brace reinforces the subframe mounting points, reducing flex and helping protect one of the E36’s most well-known weak areas.

Key Features:

Fits BMW E36 Coupé, Sedan & Touring

Fully welded 4-point rear strut brace / X-brace

Reinforces rear axle & subframe mounting points

TIG/MIG welded by certified fabricator

Laser-cut & CNC-bent mounting plates

Durable black powder-coated finish

Weight: approx. 4.75 kg

Includes high-strength mounting hardware

Why Install a Rear X-Brace?

Installing a rear strut brace on a BMW E36 dramatically improves:

Chassis rigidity

Handling precision

Rear axle stability

Cornering performance

Long-term structural durability

Ideal for drift builds, track cars, stance setups or any E36 running upgraded suspension, polyurethane bushings, or increased power.

Installation:

Requires cutting mounting holes & drilling fixing points.

Includes all required high-strength bolts (replaces OEM subframe bolts).

Bolt-on installation – no welding required.

Legal Information:

No ABE, TÜV or registration required.

Since the brace is bolted, not welded, it is registration-free across EU markets.

Perfect For: 

Drift setups (Born2Drift approved)

Track days & time-attack

Street performance builds

Reinforcing known E36 weak points

Cars with stiffer suspension or increased body load