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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2009 BMW Z4

Same parts as every 2009–2016 Z4, showing 2009. See the 2009–2016 page

Bilstein lists 11 parts for the 2009 BMW Z4, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
399–512 mm15.7–20.2 in
Front, collapsed
242–425 mm9.5–16.7 in
Rear, extended
550–570 mm21.7–22.4 in
Rear, collapsed
357–359 mm14.1–14.1 in
Lowering options
15–25 mm

Narrow it to your Z4

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-183897

22-183903

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-170631

35-170648

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • Without Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-183916

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-170659

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

11 parts for the 2009 BMW Z4

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

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-181268 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • sDrive30i only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 800kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 15mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-181275 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • sDrive35i only
  • Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 870kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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