GoodB4 OE Replacement
Left and right, one each
- Without Electronic Suspension
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1999 BMW 740iL
Same parts as every 1995–2001 740iL, showing 1999. See the 1995–2001 page
Bilstein lists 8 parts for the 1999 BMW 740iL, across 4 lines from the B3 OE Replacement springs to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 473–606 mm18.6–23.8 in
- Front, collapsed
- 293–502 mm11.5–19.8 in
- Rear, extended
- 570–572 mm22.4–22.5 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 367–380 mm14.4–15.0 in
- Lowering options
- 25–30 mm
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Struts
8 parts for the 1999 BMW 740iL
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 B3 OE Replacement springs
36-153947 B3 OE Replacement Coil Spring
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Standard Suspension with Self-Leveling Suspension
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-028675 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Better B6 Performance
24-021388 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-189479 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1230kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1370kg Axle Load
- Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the 740iL and we'll pick with you.
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