Powerflex Poly Bushes Pack – Rear Shock Top Mount Bracket and Bush 12 mm – PFR5-5630-12 – BMW E46 3 Series Xi/XD 4 Wheel Drive
Upgrade the rear end of your BMW E46 3 Series Xi/XD 4 Wheel Drive with this Powerflex Rear Shock Top Mount Bracket and Bush kit. Engineered polyurethane bushes reduce unwanted suspension flex, sharpen handling and steering response, and help your tyres maintain consistent road contact. Durable, road-proven and supported by a lifetime warranty, these poly bushes are a performance and reliability upgrade over ageing rubber mounts.
We use Powerflex bushes on our own builds and our customers consistently report tighter, more precise handling and improved stability under braking and cornering. If you want a long-lasting rear shock top mount solution for your E46 AWD, this is the go-to upgrade.
Part number: PFR5-5630-12
Diagram reference: 30
Number of bushes in the pack: 2
Key features and benefits
- Helps control suspension movement for improved road holding and chassis performance
- Sharper handling, more consistent steering and better braking stability
- Prolonged tyre life and increased safety
- Cost-effective, durable alternative to soft or ageing rubber mounts
- Correctly formulated polyurethane with excellent NVH control
- Lifetime warranty
Fitment and compatibility
- Vehicle: BMW E46 3 Series Xi/XD 4 Wheel Drive
- Location: Rear shock top mount bracket and bush
- Pin size: Suits cars with aftermarket rear shock absorbers with a 12 mm pin
- Will not fit: E36 and E46 Cabriolet models
This listing is for the 12 mm version: PFR5-5630-12. If your shocks use a different pin or shaft size, please measure before ordering.
Rear shock absorber shaft diameter guide
The following is a guide to typical rear shock shaft diameters. Please measure your shock shaft outer diameter to confirm whether PFR5-5630-10 or PFR5-5630-12 is required.
- Original BMW: 10 mm
- AST: 10 mm
- Bilstein HD, Sport, PSS Coilovers: 10 mm
- FK Coilovers: 10 mm
- H&R Coilovers: 10 mm
- JRZ RS: 12 mm
- Koni Sport: 10 mm
- KW V1, V2, V3: 10 mm
- ST Coilovers: 10 mm
- Tein Coilovers: 12 mm
Guide only. If your brand is not listed, measuring the OD of the shaft will determine whether PFR5-5630-10 or PFR5-5630-12 should be fitted.
Why choose Powerflex polyurethane bushes
Powerflex poly bushes improve road holding and chassis performance by limiting unwanted flex in the suspension, ensuring the suspension geometry does what it should. With correctly formulated polyurethane that is as good as, if not better than, rubber at managing noise, vibration and harshness, Powerflex delivers dependable performance on British roads and beyond.
- Prolonged tyre life
- Improved performance
- Increased safety
- Greater cost-effectiveness
- Lifetime warranty
OEM reference numbers
33521092362, 33526779670
Fitting and support
Professional installation recommended. Nforcd offers fitting at our Warwickshire workshop. For a tailored quote, email Sales@nforcd.com.
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