E30 Reinforced Front Subframe
E30 REINFORCED FRONT SUBFRAME Description Out of all the mods available for the E30, this is one of the most important modifications you should consider if you drive your car hard or plan on adding more power. The Garagistic reinforced front subframe arrives with a fresh coat of black military-spec powder coating, in addition to welded reinforcement plates that strengthen the sway bar, engine mounts, and control arm ball joint mounts. Adding reinforcements is necessary to prevent the notorious cracking, bending, or breaking that e30 subframes are known for. Stock E30 subframes which are being used in a motor-swapped car, S50 to an LS1, and anything in-between will eventually need to be reinforced to ensure the longevity of your vehicle; it’s simply a must-have if you are using stiffer or solid engine mounts. Stock E30 front subframes after 30 years have lived a pretty hard life. It is common for e30s to have filthy subframes with ripped motor mounts and weak sway bar mounting location