The Garagistic LTW Rear Strut Bar is a great, lightweight mod to stiffen the rear end of your E30/E36/E46. The modular design allows for easy assembly and adjustability. 

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Tools Required

• x2 Crescent Wrenches
• 13mm Deep Socket or Wrench
• 10mm Socket or Wrench
• 4mm Allen Wrench
• 6mm Allen Wrench

Assembly/Installation instructions are the same for E30/E36/E46.

Assembly

Step #1 - Use 6mm allen wrench to secure end plate base to each side of bar. Use crescent wrench to stop bar from spinning while fastening. 

Step #2 - Install mounting end plates using 4mm allen wrench and 10mm socket/wrench.

When installing the end plates, follow the diagram below to properly fit it to your chassis.

E30 = Both outer bolts

E36 = Both inner bolts

E46 = Both outer bolts 

Note - This is to make it fit factory spec measurements strut tower to strut tower. However, your car might have changed over its life so a combo of the holes might be needed for your car. 

On E30's, the ends may bend slightly which is ok. 

NOTE - x1 E46 end plate is slightly different with an open end and fits on the right strut tower.

Ready to install into your car

 

Car Installation

Step #1 - Remove trunk side trim to access rear shock mounting nuts.

Step #2 - Remove 13mm nuts

Step #3 - Place one end of strut bar on one side

Step #4 - Rotate other end to either shorten or lengthen the length of the strut bar until studs line up with strut bar.

NOTE - If you are having trouble rotating one end, ensure the inner lock nuts (shown circled below) on the strut bar are loose to give the ends room to rotate.

 

Step #5 - Secure end plates

Step #6 - Centering the strut bar

With the lock nuts loosened, rotate the center bar clockwise or counter-clockwise until the gap on both ends are equal.

Step #7 - Tighten lock nuts using two crescent wrenches to secure center bar

INSTALL COMPLETE