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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1997 BMW 540i

Bilstein lists 8 parts for the 1997 BMW 540i, across 5 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
544–575 mm21.4–22.6 in
Front, collapsed
394–460 mm15.5–18.1 in
Rear, extended
568–596 mm22.3–23.5 in
Rear, collapsed
377–392 mm14.8–15.4 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-111081

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-114086

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-067346

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-028288

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension

8 parts for the 1997 BMW 540i

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 B14 coilovers

47-111264 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-50mm, up to 1105kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-104555 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-50mm, up to 1105kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic of Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

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