I agree this is an amzing price (the lowest I found was about $750 new)
Thank you for posting this info.

BTW: I was lucky in my repair: a front air level sensor lost a braket and caused the suspension to collapse (loose all air) After replacing the $10 part the system engaged again and seems to work 100%

Are you saying that sleeve would work on the x5? It looks like it could.

It wouldn't work as an oem style replacement, wouldn't fit in the OEM location properly or link into the OEM system properly.

Man, i just have GOT TO try to buy that bag cut or remove the old sleeve slide this on get good quality large clamps that kind that are smooth not serated that tighten up with a nut instead of the screw driver type, maybe use some glue to make sure it don't leak and see if it will work, and then check with some soap and water and see if it leaks. i think if its the same length i cant see why it would not work... when i am back from my vacation i am going to remove the old one cut it open and check it out.

Damn that sounds sketchy... I dont think I would trust some band clamps to hold up the weight of my vehicle under hard turning and bumps etc. Besides, It most likely isn't the correct diameter to work with the OEM setups anyways.

Are they even strong enough anyways? I know 1000 lbs sounds like alot, but think ov the total weight of the vehicle, that might not even be enough to support the weight of an unloaded X5 with an empty tank, much less with a few people on the back seat and the weight of a trailer behind you.

I'd bet dollars to pesos that it would never work the way you just described...

Eh i think you right what the hell, i always try to save money and end up wasting time AND money lol the remanufactured once are cheap enough price.

So tomorrow is the big day, if its not too cold, i got my brand new air struts and will be installing them, any word of advice or anything? It seems pretty simple.

One thing i am wondering about; if this in fact is the last or the only problem with my suspension will the X be kind enough to reactivate the system by it self??? Or will it want to go visit its favorite place for some expensive pampering.

So does any one know if the Air suspension has the ability to reactivate it self or does it ALWAYS require computer reset?

Im anxious to hear any updates on this in the past week