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Originally Posted by MINIz guy
Post pictures of your install and any tips you may have! I'm interested in doing this for the X5 this summer, in addition to subframe bushings.
Also, don't Bilsteins come with integrated bump stops? I'm not sure where I read that but I believe Bilsteins HD's come with bump stocks in the shock body itself.
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Install is pretty straight forward. I didn't take any pics sorry. My boy and I did it in about 1.5 hours and that was talking more shit than working. I do recommend doing it on a lift. It helped a lot that he had acces to a shop, so the spring compressor was a life saver along with air tools. Do the rears first as taking apart the dam trunk pieces becomes more of a bitch than anything else. Rear shocks do not come with dust boots, so you can buy new ones or re-use old ones. You need bump stops for the rears but not the front. I also recommend getting all new shocks/strut mounts regardless if yours are "good". As I mentioned before, this set up will not work with regular springs. Your ride will be hard as hell. Alignment will be needed after install.
Cost is mentioned in previous post. Ride is awesome now. Feels much more sporty and way less body roll. I took an exit at almost 65 and was amazed at handling.