BMW E46 Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates

The BMW E46 Front Strut Tower Reinforcement Plates are designed to strengthen the front suspension mounting areas and help prevent strut tower deformation under increased suspension loads.

Manufactured from 3 mm steel, these reinforcement plates provide additional support to the front strut towers by helping distribute suspension forces across a larger mounting area.

They are particularly useful for BMW E46 vehicles equipped with performance springs, uprated shock absorbers, coilovers or adjustable camber plates.

The plates are designed to reinforce the front strut tower mounting area from underneath, adding structural support around the upper suspension mounting points.

No welding is required, making them a practical reinforcement upgrade for road performance, drifting and track-day applications.

Supplied as a pair of steel reinforcement plates.

Key Features:

- Front Strut Tower Reinforcement – Strengthens the front suspension mounting areas.

- 3 mm Steel Construction – Adds support around the upper strut mounting points.

- Improved Load Distribution – Helps spread suspension forces across the reinforced mounting area.

- Under-Tower Reinforcement – Designed to reinforce the front strut towers from underneath.

- No Welding Required – Installs using a mechanical mounting arrangement.

- Performance Suspension Upgrade – Suitable for vehicles equipped with uprated springs, shock absorbers and compatible coilover systems.

- Camber Plate Applications – Can be used with compatible adjustable strut top mounts, subject to clearance.

- Preventative Reinforcement – Helps reduce the risk of localised deformation and cracking.

- Two-Piece Set – Supplied as a pair.

Vehicle Compatibility:

- BMW E46 – 3 Series

Designed for compatible BMW E46 front strut tower mounting arrangements.

Technical Specifications:

- Product Type: Front strut tower reinforcement plates

- Vehicle Application: BMW E46

- Material: Steel

- Steel Thickness: 3 mm

- Installation Position: Front strut towers / upper suspension mounting areas

- Installation Method: Mechanical mounting, no welding

- Quantity: 2 pieces (pair)

- Reference Part Number: 51717036781

- Application: Front suspension reinforcement / performance suspension / motorsport

Installation Information:

The reinforcement plates are designed to strengthen the BMW E46 front strut tower mounting areas from underneath.

Installation involves positioning the plates at the upper front suspension mounting points in conjunction with compatible strut top mounts or camber plates.

Before installation, inspect the strut towers for cracks, deformation, corrosion or previous repairs.

Ensure that the plates are correctly seated and do not interfere with the strut mount, camber plate, suspension movement or available mounting thread engagement.

Important: These reinforcement plates are intended for preventative reinforcement and are not a substitute for repairing existing structural damage.

Professional installation is recommended. Suspension alignment should be checked if the strut mounting position or camber settings are disturbed during installation.