Product Details
Whiteline Front Strut Tower Brace is made for the 1997-1999 BMW 323i 3 Series (E36). Included: 1 strut brace. Placement: front. Whiteline's note for this fit: Excluding Traction Control Equipped Models. The part number is KSB536.
Chassis stiffness is easy to underrate. A brace across the strut towers connects two points that would otherwise move on their own, which keeps the front suspension working as designed and gives the steering a more consistent, communicative feel.
Installation is rated moderate, with about half an hour of work listed. It does not require a wheel alignment. Working on the same car? We also list Front Control Arm Lower Inner Rear Bushing, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Rear Trailing Arm Lower Front Bushing for the 323i 3 Series.
Features
- DIY friendly: A straightforward bolt-on job for a home mechanic.
- Chassis stiffness: Reduces flex to help hold alignment angles and spring rates steady.
- Warranty: Whiteline's listed warranty is 3 years and 60,000 miles.
Specifications
| Part Number | KSB536 |
| Part Name | Strut Bar |
| Vehicle | 1997-1999 BMW 323i 3 Series |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | E36 |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Bar Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Grey |
| Drilling Required | No |
| Finish | Anodized |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 0.5 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Strut Brace |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Suspension Grade Type | Performance |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | No |
| Notes | Excluding Traction Control Equipped Models |