Lowering an X5 5.0: Eibach or H&R?

[icenutz]

I have had Eibach on my 11 (non air ride) for almost 2 years. They ride super smooth, and def improved handling. I am very happy and would recommend them.

[EuroTra$H]

Am going to weigh in, even though I have not yet dropped my X5 I have lowered several other cars over the years. The ride comparison between Eibach and h&r is significant..eibach provides much more OEM like ride quality without the harshness associated with H&R. I have a freind that had H&r on his x5 with 22's and the ride over speed bumps,pot holes etc was not very nice, but once he switched to eibach It was very comfortable. I will be looking to add Eibach to my SAV soon.

[95wildtt]

From my experience with Eibachs on other vehciles, they can get "bouncy", but are more "compliant" in their ride quality.

I have the OE 214s on my X5, and Non RFs (Toyo Proxes). The ride with the 1.2" H&Rs is perfect. In fact, I usually keep it set in Sport mode. I'm sure with RFs and 22s, they would be way too harsh.

Thanks.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

Well I got my X5 back after being in the shop for 2 months. I cant find the sheet i took my measurments on but i recall it was 32-32 1/4" all around now I am measuring 29 3/4" to 30" all around so it seems I have the 2" springs?? I am going to see if I can see a part number on the spring itself the numbers on the box indicate the 1.2" kit.

I took my family for a road trip yesterday without mentioning the lowering or how bad I thought the ride quality was...we never even made it out of our crecent when my wife and 6 year old noticed something was wrong. We put on about 200 miles and it was brutal the truck is unbearable it is super bouncy even smooth hiways were a little bouncy. I hope I got the H&R 2" kit by mistake or its right back to stock for me, I am going to try to adjust the rears and see if that helps because the rear looks like the tires are sitting on the fenders.

[skunkd]

I'll quote my reply from xbimmers here:

I just went to measure mine for you with a yardstick

Lowered on the H&R 1.2" springs and adjustable rear links I'm sitting at 30.5 inches front and rear fully settled in (over a year). The ride is like stock. You must have the 2" springs. I would raise your rear to match mine and change our the front springs for the correct ones. You will love it!

here is a picture of mine:

[Sylvan Lake V35]

I tried raising the rear with no luck temps were below freezing and I couldn't find my 10mm socket...I give myself a D for effort. I am taking to the shop to get a clear bra so I'll get them to do it.

I did find my sheet I am dropped about 2" all around.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

Its still at the shop, getting a clear bra on and the links adjusted. The shop looked and they are the 1.2" springs in the front but he things the dealership adjusted the links when they did the alignment because its lower in the rear and the links measure closer together than where he set them....so I said I wanted the links set a few mm higher than H&R recommends. I should know tomorrow

[Sylvan Lake V35]

I got the rears adjusted back to factory height, the front springs match the 1.2" part number on the box and on the spring itself. Its still very bumpy/bouncy not as bad as before but still no where close to stock.....back to stock I go

[skunkd]

Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35

I got the rears adjusted back to factory height, the front springs match the 1.2" part number on the box and on the spring itself. Its still very bumpy/bouncy not as bad as before but still no where close to stock.....back to stock I go

just to verify this is the part number correct? 50435-4

did you buy them new? It's wierd because mine actually rides almost softer than stock with the h&r's...

then again my car is sitting an inch higher than yours... with the same springs.

[Sylvan Lake V35]

My installer was in contact with H&R because had an X5 with the same springs and he said it was smooth compared to mine the numbers are for the 1.2kit I don't have them off hand but we checked the box and springs themselves. H&R claimed the diesel will sit lower than the 4.8 must be heavier maybe iron block vs aluminum I am not sure I haven't really looked into it much.