GoodB4 OE Replacement
21-030512
B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1986 BMW 535i
Same parts as every 1985–1988 535i, showing 1986. See the 1985–1988 page
Bilstein lists 5 parts for the 1986 BMW 535i, across 3 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B8 Performance Plus.
- Front, extended
- 614–635 mm24.2–25.0 in
- Front, collapsed
- 457–535 mm18.0–21.1 in
- Rear, extended
- 533–547 mm21.0–21.5 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 342–345 mm13.5–13.6 in
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Strut cartridgesBetterB6 Performance
34-002339
B6 Performance Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension
Rear
ShocksRecommendedB4 OE Replacement
19-020174
B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
5 parts for the 1986 BMW 535i
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
21-030512 B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
34-181546 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-020174 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-006071 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Parameter 160/80
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