Support tube, complete — a genuine BMW part, number 82 79 9 404 362. The number stamped on the part is 82799404362; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9404362. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Bicycle lift (03_3200) and Bicycle lift (03_3201). It weighs about 1.9 kg (4.2 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
