Want to strengthen rear su-frame when out?

[89325iturbo]

Whats the best way to go about adding some strength to the end hoops were the bushings go into the rear subframe? I've heard this can sometimes become a weak point. If anyone has done this some pictures would help.

Also does anyone have pics of the the triangle sheet metal peices you have to weld onto the trailing arms for the end links? thanks dusty

[Beej '86 325es]

I've never heard of the trailing arm attach points on the subframe being a weak point. However, some people (like me) opt to put in adjustable camber/toe mounting brackets, which are a little beefier.

Here's my a sh*tty weld job on the trailing arm sway bar attach points.

[1991 318is]

Sway bar reinforcements.

The people who make those reinforcements have obviously never thought about the stresses involved or simply chose to ignore them. The end of the sway bar link should be mounted in shear to take stress with vertical movement of the trailing arm..