Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1992 BMW 318i
Bilstein lists 26 parts for the 1992 BMW 318i, across 9 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 569–618 mm22.4–24.3 in
- Front, collapsed
- 400–530 mm15.7–20.9 in
- Rear, extended
- 534–618 mm21.0–24.3 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 333–370 mm13.1–14.6 in
- Lowering options
- 20–55 mm
Narrow it to your 318i
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
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These struts differ by version, so we need to know which 318i you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which 318i you have.
26 parts for the 1992 BMW 318i
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B1 OE Replacement
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
36-129041 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Standard Suspension Only
- From 5/1992
- Check which applies to your vehicle
36-226849 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Heavy Duty Version for Standard Suspension Only
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
34-003350 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Convertible only
- E30 only
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Rear
Good B1 OE Replacement
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
38-129070 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Standard Suspension Only
- From 5/1992
- Check which applies to your vehicle
38-129087 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Standard Suspension Only
- To 4/1992
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-103150 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Standard or Sport Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-020275 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Convertible only
- E30 only
24-027250 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Sedan only
- E36 only
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-000156 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Convertible only
- E30 only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 790kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 945kg Axle Load
- With 51mm Outside Strut Diameter
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-000736 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 830kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-000750 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 830kg Axle load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B14 coilovers
47-124813 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Front Lowered Height: 35-55mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-080347 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Sedan only
- E36 only
- Front Lowered Height: 35-55mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
- Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Component Motorsport
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