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1999-2006 BMW 3 Series E46 Solid Rear Subframe Bushing Kit, CNC Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum, Anodized

1999-2006 BMW 3 Series E46 Solid Rear Subframe Bushing Kit, CNC Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum, Anodized

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Listed for: BMW 3 SeriesFitment notes & questions

Solid aluminum rear subframe bushings for the BMW E46. They replace the factory rubber bushings to solid-mount the subframe and stop it moving against the chassis.

Fitment

  • BMW 3 Series E46 1999-2006 (not M3 or ti models)

Key specs

  • Type: Solid rear subframe bushings
  • Material: 6061 billet aluminum
  • Finish: Anodized
  • Machining: CNC
  • NVH increase: Low

Features

  • Solid design resists torsional forces in the subframe area
  • Keeps the subframe from moving around the chassis
  • Races with larger holes go in the rear bushings, smaller holes in the front
  • Epoxy may be needed if the subframe has loose tolerance

Professional installation and a wheel alignment are recommended.

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Lower HQ bushings for your BMW 3 Series: what to know

Bushings are one of the cheapest ways to tighten up an older car. This Lower HQ kit replaces the factory rubber on the BMW 3 Series.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: BMW 3 Series.
  • Model years: 1999-2006. Check your car's year falls inside this range.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from Lower HQ and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Tell us exactly what you drive and we'll confirm fitment with the supplier first. It's free and saves a return.

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Parts that usually go with it

  • An alignment after installing new arms or bushings.
  • Matching parts at the other end. Upgrading one side or one link and leaving worn parts elsewhere limits the improvement.
  • Install tools. Pressed-in bushings may need a press or a shop to fit them.

More for your car: BMW E46 Coilovers & Suspension · BMW Coilovers & Suspension · All Bushings & Mounts

Questions about BMW 3 Series bushings

Will this fit my BMW 3 Series?
It is listed for the BMW 3 Series. Check your year, model, drivetrain and chassis code against the product title. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment with the supplier before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing this?
If the part changes or affects suspension geometry, yes. It is a good idea after any arm, link or bushing change.
Can I install it myself?
Many bolt-on parts can be installed at home with the right tools and a safe way to support the car. Pressed bushings and anything you are unsure about are best left to a shop.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From Lower HQ. We sell parts from several brands and suppliers, and each one sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms. The product details above are the latest we have.