Rear Suspension

[larrylava]

Hi everyone, I bought my 01, 3.0, X5 without the air suspension. I just have the coil springs and shocks on front and rear. I'm planning on buying a boat next year and have been researching how I can keep the rear end from sagging when I'm carrying a load. It seams knowone sells air shocks for the X5 so I'm looking for putting in some air bag type suspension in the springs.
Has anyone without air suspension have this problem and what did you do about it?

Thanks

[X5SND]

Unfortunately you're going to be somewhat limited when it comes to the "air-helper" springs you're after....bottom line is that there really isn't anything available. You do have a couple options, however, they all involve a hefty amount of either fabrication, coding, wiring and any combination of the sort.

I utilized the 4.8is front air struts, rear bags & sport shocks; combining them with an aftermarket air management control system & compressor to give me a 4-corner self-levelling system (complete with 3 different ride heights/key-on modes, etc) that functions pretty much exactly like the factory system.

It basically comes down to budget; but here's the thread I did with my build:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-related-...hello-air.html

-S

[larrylava]

Nice set up X5SND. I've come across a air suspension replacement system for the X5 but it comes without the compressor and air management system for 1500. I really dont want to spend that much but if thats what it takes, then i guess I'll may have to go for it.