Skip to content
Eskimo Auto & Truck Parts

Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2011–2012 BMW X3

Bilstein lists 11 parts for the 2011–2012 BMW X3, across 3 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
569–591 mm22.4–23.3 in
Front, collapsed
400–456 mm15.7–18.0 in
Rear, extended
507–512 mm20.0–20.2 in
Rear, collapsed
338–354 mm13.3–13.9 in
Lowering options
30 mm

Narrow it to your X3

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-197672

22-197689

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-197157

35-197195

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • Without Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-197692

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-197205

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

11 parts for the 2012 BMW X3

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

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-257673 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • xDrive28i only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1120kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1330kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-257697 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • xDrive35i only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1180kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1330kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the X3 and we'll pick with you.

Other X3 years Want it installed? Eskimo Auto Repair

100% genuine Bilstein, from authorized North American distribution.

BILSTEIN is a trademark of thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH. Eskimo is an independent retailer.