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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2009 BMW M3

Same parts as every 2008–2012 M3, showing 2009. See the 2008–2012 page

Bilstein lists 16 parts for the 2009 BMW M3, across 5 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
479–502 mm18.8–19.8 in
Front, collapsed
359–401 mm14.1–15.8 in
Rear, extended
528–535 mm20.8–21.0 in
Rear, collapsed
385–459 mm15.2–18.1 in
Lowering options
10–35 mm

Narrow it to your M3

Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-214300

22-214317

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • With or Without Electronic Suspension, Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Suspension Must Purchase 50-174546
  • Without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

31-224550

31-224567

B6 Performance DampTronic Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • With Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-214320

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-143349

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

16 parts for the 2009 BMW M3

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

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front right

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-180698 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Convertible
  • Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15mm, up to 1190kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Vehicles equipped with EDC must purchase non-EDC upper mounting components for rear damper
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-276339 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Convertible only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15mm, up to 1270kg Axle Load
  • With Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-276346 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Convertible
  • Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15mm, up to 1190kg Axle Load
  • With Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-145701 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-35mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-35mm, up to 1270kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Vehicles equipped with EDC must purchase non-EDC upper mounting components for rear damper
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

49-237108 B16 DampTronic Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-35mm, up to 1070kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-35mm, up to 1270kg Axle Load
  • With Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the M3 and we'll pick with you.

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