{"product_id":"whiteline-front-strut-tower-brace-for-2001-2006-bmw-325ci-3-series-e46","title":"Whiteline Front Strut Tower Brace for 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Whiteline Front Strut Tower Brace fits the 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46). Whiteline's note for this fit: Exclude models with traction control. Whiteline part number: KSB557. In the box: 1 strut brace. It goes on the front of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strut tower brace ties the two upper strut mounts together with a rigid bar, so the tops of the front struts cannot flex independently when cornering loads push on the body. Holding them steadier helps keep alignment angles consistent and sharpens turn-in and steering feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is rated moderate, with about half an hour of work listed. It does not require a wheel alignment. We also list \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-front-sway-bar-link-adjustable-2001-2004-bmw-3-series-325ci-325i-325xi-330ci-330i-330xi\"\u003eAdjustable Front Sway Bar Link\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-rear-sway-bar-20mm-heavy-duty-2006-bmw-3-series-325ci-325i-330ci-330i\"\u003eHeavy Duty 20mm Rear Sway Bar\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whiteline-rear-sway-bar-link-for-2001-2006-bmw-325ci-3-series-e46\"\u003eRear Sway Bar Link\u003c\/a\u003e for the 325Ci 3 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The polished alloy finish is easy on the eye in the engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiteline chose the bushings and geometry parts in this kit to suit the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis stiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps keep alignment angles and spring rates consistent by cutting down flex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKSB557\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrut Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001-2006 BMW 325Ci 3 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrilling Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Time (hrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Strut Brace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Hardware Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Grade Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle Placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel Alignment Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExclude models with traction control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006 BMW 325Ci 3 Series (E46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiteline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40186281066556,"sku":"KSB557","price":211.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/files\/b118f974066dad797a0f71846c0c87db_f2c02088-a581-4783-92be-98358aa9f978.jpg?v=1777449629","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/whiteline-front-strut-tower-brace-for-2001-2006-bmw-325ci-3-series-e46","provider":"SPRINGRATES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}