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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2017 BMW 540i

Same parts as every 2017–2019 540i, showing 2017. See the 2017–2019 page

Bilstein lists 15 parts for the 2017 BMW 540i, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
685–692 mm26.9–27.2 in
Front, collapsed
532–535 mm20.9–21.1 in
Rear, extended
644–657 mm25.4–25.8 in
Rear, collapsed
434–434 mm17.1–17.1 in
Lowering options
20–40 mm

Good, better, best

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

Front

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-274355

19-274362

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Left and right, one each

  • Sport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-279772

24-281072

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Left and right, one each

  • Without Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-274379

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Sport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-279789

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

15 parts for the 2017 BMW 540i

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

Front left

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front right

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear left

Good B4 OE Replacement

Rear right

Good B4 OE Replacement

Front and rear

Best B16 coilovers

48-279765 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1125g Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1405kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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