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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2004–2005 BMW 545i

Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2004–2005 BMW 545i, across 9 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B1 Components & hardware. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
550–570 mm21.6–22.4 in
Front, collapsed
394–459 mm15.5–18.1 in
Rear, extended
551–577 mm21.7–22.7 in
Rear, collapsed
378–447 mm14.9–17.6 in
Lowering options
30–50 mm

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-138361

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-109631

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • For use with OE spring

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-138381

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-109642

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

16 parts for the 2005 BMW 545i

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

Rear

Good B3 OE Replacement springs

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-181121 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1275kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-181206 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1300kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-111165 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1300kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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