Suspension confusion

[jerryx5]

Ran into the same problem as you. I ended up having the dealer replace the rear bags under warranty and changing out the front springs w/ Eibach springs and adjustable links. The X5 does not sags anymore


1) Do the conversion kits allow me to run the full Eibach 2093.540 kit? This is the one advertised to exclude self-leveling rears. Are there kits that incorporate lowering?
-The Eibach for the Sports Suspension comes w/ only 2 front springs and 2 links for the rear.

2) Are X5 and X6 suspensions interchangeable? I cross referenced Bilstein dampener part numbers and they are the same, but I wasn't too sure about spring heights and upper shock mounts / perches. I'm entertaining the thought of fully adjustable coilovers such as the K-Sport that's advertised to fit only the X6.
-Not sure


3) The fully adjustable coilovers that I do see (KW and K-Sport) show a coil spring over shock setup. Will I be able to eliminate the rear airbags and use that setup instead?
-Spoke to a rep from KW quote "KW Coilovers are not compatible with Sports Suspension because of top cap"

4) If I do abandon the airbag setup, is it difficult / expensive to eliminate the level control system error messages?
-Not sure