{"product_id":"cusco-strut-tower-brace-front-os-type-e46-bmw","title":"Cusco Strut Tower Brace Front OS-Type E46 BMW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eBM1 540 A\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4996338043443\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCusco Strut Tower Brace Front OS-Type BMW E46 3 Series 1998-2006\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cusco Front Strut Tower Brace OS-Type reinforces the front chassis on BMW E46 3 Series models from 1998 to 2006 including sedans coupes convertibles and hatchbacks. This bolt-on brace ties the strut towers together to cut down flex during hard cornering for quicker steering response and flatter handling. 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