Replacing Rear Air Spring - Suspension Component X5 e70

[gregg3gs]

So I was thinking you need to stands as you are releasing air from the system.
It would appear that the two bags are pumped separately if one stand worked. Cool.

[TheGodfather]

Originally Posted by gregg3gs

So I was thinking you need to stands as you are releasing air from the system.
It would appear that the two bags are pumped separately if one stand worked. Cool.

Pretty easy fix. But I had a fu** of a time getting the new spring to lock in at the top without being able to see.

The old spring was already deflated for removal from the deterioration.

Other than that, jacking up the car with a little scissor jack and getting my seized wheel off the hub took the majority of the time.

[Sam617]

How do you inflate the bags back up when your done replacing them??
Thanks, Sam

[TheGodfather]

Originally Posted by Sam617

How do you inflate the bags back up when your done replacing them??
Thanks, Sam

I lowered it slowly with the car on.

Should inflate automatically.

[scorpioy]

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

I lowered it slowly with the car on.

Should inflate automatically.

I used this method, since I don't have the programmable cable and software. But the issue is, you can only attach the upper part of the bag, the lower part is not long enough (before get inflated) to get attached. Then what I did is to just leave it there, aim the joint with the hole... attach the rims back, then lower the car and wish the lower joint will be connected eventually after inflation....

Fortunately it did joint together without much damage, but I'm still a bit afraid to do in this way....

[freshwater]

I was noticing that on my 2007 E70 (75K) the Passenger Rear side was sagging. When i start the car it comes UP. When park overnight it Sags again.

Dealer wants ~$1800 to replace both Rear air suspensions.
Indy BMW Shop wants ~$1000 to replace both.

So I bought a Pair of Arnolt A-2642 for $317, get it shipped FREE, went to a local Auto shop and they did the Install of both Air suspension for $180. It took them ~90 min to finish the install, They have never done it before but they read the instructions which comes with the Parts. So far see no issues.

Total Out of pocket = $497.

Use this part.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...98_gid911.html

[Sam617]

Originally Posted by freshwater

I was noticing that on my 2007 E70 (75K) the Passenger Rear side was sagging. When i start the car it comes UP. When park overnight it Sags again.

Dealer wants ~$1800 to replace both Rear air suspensions.
Indy BMW Shop wants ~$1000 to replace both.

So I bought a Pair of Arnolt A-2642 for $317, get it shipped FREE, went to a local Auto shop and they did the Install of both Air suspension for $180. It took them ~90 min to finish the install, They have never done it before but they read the instructions which comes with the Parts. So far see no issues.

Total Out of pocket = $497.

Use this part.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...98_gid911.html

Mine telling us where u got the air bags for that price.
Thanks, Sam

[Falkon]

Originally Posted by Sam617

Mine telling us where u got the air bags for that price.
Thanks, Sam

Hi Sam,

Not that I have used any of these, so can't really speak to their quality; there are a variety of them on ebay, see below:

E70 rear air springs | eBay

BMW E70 x5 Rear Left or Right Suspension Air Bag Pneumatic Spring 37126790079 | eBay

New Air Suspension Spring for BMW x5 E70 BMW x6 E71 BMW x6 E72 Rear | eBay

Regards,
Chidi

[blue dragon]

Amazon.com

[Falkon]

Hey Gregg3gs,

I hope you do not mind, I posted a link to this your wonderful writeup at xbimmers for someone enquiring about the air springs replacement.

Link shown below:
Removing Air Suspension e70 Help Please

Regards,
Chidi