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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1997 BMW 318i

Same parts as every 1995–1998 318i, showing 1997. See the 1995–1998 page

Bilstein lists 21 parts for the 1997 BMW 318i, across 9 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
569–612 mm22.4–24.1 in
Front, collapsed
400–509 mm15.7–20.0 in
Rear, extended
584–618 mm23.0–24.3 in
Rear, collapsed
369–370 mm14.5–14.6 in
Lowering options
20–55 mm

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-044198

22-044204

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-044000

35-044017

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-103150

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard or Sport Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-027243

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

21 parts for the 1997 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

Front left

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front right

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B1 OE Replacement

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-000736 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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