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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1988 BMW 325i

Same parts as every 1987–1990 325i, showing 1988. See the 1987–1990 page

Bilstein lists 9 parts for the 1988 BMW 325i, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
598–618 mm23.5–24.3 in
Front, collapsed
443–530 mm17.4–20.9 in
Rear, extended
534–552 mm21.0–21.7 in
Rear, collapsed
333–334 mm13.1–13.1 in
Lowering options
30–40 mm

Narrow it to your 325i

Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

Strut cartridges
GoodB4 OE Replacement

21-030505

B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

34-001363

B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-019819

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

24-020282

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

9 parts for the 1988 BMW 325i

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-000101 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-40mm, up to 825kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
  • With 51mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-000132 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Convertible only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-40mm, up to 865kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 945kg Axle Load
  • With 51mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-000163 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-40mm, up to 865kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
  • With 51mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the 325i and we'll pick with you.

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