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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2002 BMW 540i

Same parts as every 1999–2003 540i, showing 2002. See the 1999–2003 page

Bilstein lists 15 parts for the 2002 BMW 540i, across 8 lines from the B1 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
430–596 mm16.9–23.5 in
Rear, collapsed
337–406 mm13.2–16.0 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Narrow it to your 540i

Body
Spring type

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

Answer 1 quick question to compare

These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which 540i you have.

Body

15 parts for the 2002 BMW 540i

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

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Good B4 OE Replacement (Air)

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B14 coilovers

47-111264 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
  • 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

  • Sedan only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Coil only
  • 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

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the 540i and we'll pick with you.

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