Shocks question!!!
 

I have an '01 3.0 X5 w/ sport package and rear air suspension. I need to replace the front shocks, and maybe HR springs kit that will work with rear air suspension X5. Should I go with aftermarket shocks like Bilstein or go with OEM shocks? Thanks.

Justin.

mrbmwx5 ahd his repalce with bilstein
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ghlight=shocks

I spoke to MrBMW and he does not have rear air suspension so it was straight forward for him to go with Bilstein shocks front + rear.

I just talked to BavAuto today and they suggested that I should go with OEM shocks, especially with sport package option. I am just exploring my option before I make the decision of what I should buy. I don't know if it will a problem if I replace the front shocks with Bilstein shocks in combination with the rear air suspension.

If you lower your front with shorter springs, you may as well lower your rear using adjustable endlinks or have your control unit reprogrammed at a $tealer.

Justin its was nice talking to you.on my x5 i dont have an air supp.so i go with HD.shocks but on your you can go with bilstein sport shocks(any way the OEM shocks made by bilstein or sach)on ur x5 came stock with bilstein. some day when i go back to OC. CA. I may stop by ur office and get my dental works.Lol

It was nice talking to you too. If I get an office by then and if you need root canal work, you are welcome to stop by :thumbup: .

This may be a stupid question, but if you have rear air suspension only, does it also have shocks in addition to the air bladders in the rear suspension? I'm looking to lower my 04 4.4 (no sport pkg).