GoodB4 OE Replacement
Left and right, one each
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1998 BMW 323i
Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 1998 BMW 323i, across 7 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 580–612 mm22.8–24.1 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
16 parts for the 1998 BMW 323i
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
12-116829 B1 OE Replacement Strut Mount
Sold each · 2 per axle
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-044024 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-044031 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B1 OE Replacement
12-117109 B1 OE Replacement Strut Mount
Sold each · 2 per axle
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-103150 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
24-027243 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-027250 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-000767 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 40-50mm, up to 900kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-180964 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 900kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1115kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-181060 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 900kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg 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
48-126380 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 35-50mm, up to 1030kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 25-40mm, up to 1190 kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the 323i and we'll pick with you.
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