E36 Chassis Reinforcement Kit

Photo Guide & Installation Overview

Install Notes

IMPORTANT: Professional Installation is recommended! 

• Fitment: All of these reinforcements require welding and may require minor modifications (bending/grinding) to ensure proper fitment.
• Prep: Rear suspension, rear subframe, exhaust, and driveshaft must be removed when welding in rear chassis reinforcements. It is also strongly recommended that the back seat, rear interior, trunk interior, and fuel tank are removed. Batteries must be unplugged! 
• Welding: A proper understanding of welding etiquette is required. This includes properly grinding to remove undercoating and welding preparation to ensure proper welding penetration is achieved.

E36 Chassis Reinforcement Install Video Guide 

How to Install E36 Chassis Reinforcements | Installation Instructions 

• Below you will find photos of each of the E36 chassis reinforcements showing the location and placement for each of the reinforcements.

Table Of Contents

E36 Front Subframe Reinforcements (K0092)

E36 Rear Subframe/Rear Sway Reinforcements (K0093)

E36 Rear Chassis Reinforcements (K0036)

E36 Trailing Arm Pocket Reinforcements (K0434)

E36 Rear Strut Tower Reinforcements (K0080)

 

E36 Front Subframe Reinforcements

• Product Link: https://www.garagistic.com/products/bmw-e36-z3-front-subframe-reinforcement-kit

Notes: Some minor modifications may be needed to align reinforcement plate holes with subframe holes. Upper plates may need to be bent to match the curvature of your subframe!

E36 Rear Subframe/Rear Sway Reinforcements

• Product Link: https://www.garagistic.com/products/e36-rear-sway-bar-reinforcement

Notes: Check out our installation guide at the link below!

• Instructions: E36 Rear Subframe Reinforcement Plates - K0093 – Garagistic

E36 Rear Chassis Reinforcements

• Jimmy Oakes Installation Video Guide: E36 subframe mount REPAIR & REINFORCE!
• Product Link: https://www.garagistic.com/products/e36-rear-subframe-mount-chassis-reinforcement-plates 

Notes: Prepping the surface for welding is the most important step when installing any reinforcements, so TAKE YOUR TIME PREPPING! 

E36 M3 Owners: E36 M3s come with rear chassis reinforcements, so unless your M3 has a cracked chassis already these are not needed! 

E36 Trailing Arm Pocket Reinforcements

• Product Link: https://www.garagistic.com/products/e36-rtab-pocket-reinforcements

Notes: The 6 holes on the reinforcement should be used to secure reinforcement to the chassis, before welding the outer perimeter of the reinforcement.

E36 Rear Strut Tower Reinforcements

• Product Link: https://www.garagistic.com/products/e30-e36-e46-rear-shock-reinforcement-kit

Notes: We recommend installing the shock tower reinforcements on top if you are not running a strut bar, and installing on bottom if you are running a strut bar.