Tuff Support 614437

OE-Style Lift Support for BMW E46 Manual Top Frame

Tuff Support 614437 is a lift support application for select BMW E46 manual top frame vehicles. It is built by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer focused on lift support production, and it matches the OE reference 54 31 8 268 980 for the listed BMW applications.

• Fits 2007 BMW 328i, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980
• Fits 2007 BMW 335i, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW 330Ci, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980
• Fits 2001-2006 BMW M3, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980
• Fits 2000 BMW 323Ci, N/A, Body Code E46, Manual Top Frame, OE# 54 31 8 268 980

Key Features

• OE-reference replacement for BMW E46 manual top frame applications
• Direct fitment for select BMW 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 328i, and 335i models
• Part number 614437 for catalog and service matching
• Built by Tuff Support, owned by ISC Industries

Detailed Description

Tuff Support 614437 is specified for BMW E46 manual top frame vehicles and cross-references OE number 54 31 8 268 980. This part is listed for 2000 BMW 323Ci, 2001-2006 BMW 325Ci, 2001-2006 BMW 330Ci, 2001-2006 BMW M3, 2007 BMW 328i, and 2007 BMW 335i. If you are sourcing a BMW E46 manual top frame lift support, 614437 provides a direct catalog match for the applications shown.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Weak or failing lift support that no longer holds position properly
• Loss of smooth movement in the manual top frame mechanism
• Need to replace a worn OE-numbered support on BMW E46 vehicles
• Service repair for BMW 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 328i, or 335i manual top frame fitments

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the body code E46 and confirm the OE reference 54 31 8 268 980 before ordering. Match the vehicle year, model, and manual top frame configuration exactly to the fitment list. Compare the existing support and mounting points to the removed part to confirm the correct application.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish lift support manufacturer with a focused production background in this category. Part number 614437 is cataloged to OE reference 54 31 8 268 980 for the listed BMW applications.