<p>51717036781</p> <h2>Description</h2> <div class="extended__specifications"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__details"> <h3>Details</h3> <dl> <dt>SKU:</dt> <dd>BMW-51717036781</dd> <dd></dd> <dt>Made in:</dt> <dd>Germany<span> </span><span aria-haspopup="true" data-tooltip="" title="We do our best to keep this information updated and accurate, but we cannot guarantee Country of Origin as manufacturers may permanently change their location without any notice."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> <dt>Quality:</dt> <dd>Genuine<span> </span><span aria-haspopup="true" data-tooltip="" title="This is a product that we have sourced from the local dealer network and is the same part that the dealership would offer you to install on your car today. This part will come branded by the vehicle manufacturer (BMW, Volvo, Audi, etc.) and often at a premium cost. In nearly every instance the part inside the box will have been manufactured by one of their approved OE Suppliers such as Bosch, Hella, Mann, or Lemforder, or many others. Genuine parts from FCP will be sourced from a dealer and in the car manufacturer’s packaging."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__oeNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>OE Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>51717036781, 41114287198</dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__mfgNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>MFG Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>N/A</dd> </dl> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo"> <h3>Product Information</h3> <div class="extended__brandDetails"> <p>The E46 front strut towers are notoriously weak. This reinforcement plate comes from the poor road package and artificially adds another layer of metal to reinforce the strut mounting point on the chassis. If you drive with fresh suspension components at standard ride heights you likely won't have an issue. However, the problem can occur with performance suspensions and this is where these reinforcement plates can help you prevent expensive damage to your E46. Blown shocks and stiff suspensions will cause the sheet metal to pop up due to more energy being transferred.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong><span> </span>Can be placed into mounting location and do not require welding or special installation procedures.</p> </div> <strong>Suspension Strut Mount Reinforcement</strong> <p>The suspension shock mount is a component that secures the shock absorber to the vehicle's chassis or body. It helps connect the shock absorber to the vehicle while allowing for the necessary movement and cushioning of the suspension system. The shock mount is typically made of metal and rubber, providing both strength and flexibility to absorb vibrations and shocks from the road.</p> <strong>Suspension Strut Mount Reinforcement Failure Symptoms</strong> <ul> <li>Clunking or Banging Noises: A worn or damaged shock mount can cause clunking, knocking, or banging noises, especially when driving over bumps, potholes, or rough roads. These sounds occur because the shock absorber is not properly secured to the vehicle, allowing it to move or rattle.</li> <li>Increased Body Roll or Bouncing: A failing shock mount can prevent the shock absorber from doing its job correctly, leading to excessive body roll when cornering or increased bouncing when driving over bumps.</li> </ul> <h4>About Genuine BMW</h4> <p>The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.</p> <p>You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not ne