Shock Absorbers

Raptor59 · 08-30-2018, 08:19 AM

I would like to upgrade the shock absorbers on my 2008 BMW X3 3.0si. Is anyone here familiar with Bilstein Shocks? Is it compatible with this model?

TURBO8 · 09-20-2018, 01:36 PM

I had bilstein b6 shocks and struts on my 325i, I liked them a lot.

I put KONI Special ACTIVE shocks and struts on my x3, Haven't really got to test them out yet, but not as good as the Bilsteins.

Waiting on some Bilstein B8 units for my 135i

Bufalo · 09-21-2018, 02:24 PM

I had Bilstein monotube shocks on my '07 X3 and they rode very firm, but very controlled.

foamingpig · 09-23-2018, 08:33 PM

I have Bilstein HD shocks & struts and Suplex HD springs installed for a month now and am very happy with the ride.

Saving-A-Dime · 02-24-2022, 06:52 PM

Are these cheaper options to replace? All of my Shocks and Struts are leaking and need to be replaced. I'm being quoted $1198.84 for Rear Suspension and $1761.94 for Front Suspension. Should I replace the coil regardless? Thank you.

richardodn · 02-25-2022, 11:40 AM

Please provide information on year and model if you're looking for recommendations.

Saving-A-Dime · 02-28-2022, 05:59 AM

2008 BMW X3 - Sorry I just assumed it was on my public profile portion. Thank you.

richardodn · 03-01-2022, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Saving-A-Dime

2008 BMW X3 - Sorry I just assumed it was on my public profile portion. Thank you.

It was. I just own 2 X3 generations and was getting them confused. Take a look at rockauto.com.

Lower priced but still name brands
Gabriel, Monroe, KYB

Mid priced, OE replacements
Sachs, Bilstein B4 line

Premium priced, performance
Bilstein B6 line

Of those, I'd probably go with the KYB, Sachs, or Bilstein B4. If you're really price sensitive, I'd go with the Monroe.

ricardo2426 · 04-10-2022, 05:22 PM

How diffenrent are the Bilstein B4 OEM and the B6 Heavy duty Performance? I drive a BMW X3 2006 and I have to replace my shocks and struts immediately, but I'm not sure where to buy them (which US website is more reliable) and which model, PLEASE QUICK HELP!

khaul · 04-12-2022, 03:50 PM

Hello,

My 2015 x3 needs new Shock Absorbers.
Does anyone know a link to some DIY instructions?
Which Shock Absorbers would you recommend?

Thanks

08-30-2018, 08:19 AM	#1
Raptor59 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW X3 3.0si Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA iTrader: (0)	Shock Absorbers I would like to upgrade the shock absorbers on my 2008 BMW X3 3.0si. Is anyone here familiar with Bilstein Shocks? Is it compatible with this model?
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09-20-2018, 01:36 PM	#2
TURBO8 Second Lieutenant 2264 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2018 Location: LV NV iTrader: (0)	I had bilstein b6 shocks and struts on my 325i, I liked them a lot. I put KONI Special ACTIVE shocks and struts on my x3, Haven't really got to test them out yet, but not as good as the Bilsteins. Waiting on some Bilstein B8 units for my 135i
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09-21-2018, 02:24 PM	#3
Bufalo Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Harrisburg, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I had Bilstein monotube shocks on my '07 X3 and they rode very firm, but very controlled.
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foamingpig Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 04 X3 MT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I have Bilstein HD shocks & struts and Suplex HD springs installed for a month now and am very happy with the ride.
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Saving-A-Dime Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan, United States iTrader: (0)	Need new Shocks and Struts Are these cheaper options to replace? All of my Shocks and Struts are leaking and need to be replaced. I'm being quoted $1198.84 for Rear Suspension and $1761.94 for Front Suspension. Should I replace the coil regardless? Thank you.
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02-25-2022, 11:40 AM	#6
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Saving-A-Dime Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan, United States iTrader: (0)	2008 BMW X3 - Sorry I just assumed it was on my public profile portion. Thank you.
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ricardo2426 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0i 2006 E83 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Venezuela iTrader: (0)	How diffenrent are the Bilstein B4 OEM and the B6 Heavy duty Performance? I drive a BMW X3 2006 and I have to replace my shocks and struts immediately, but I'm not sure where to buy them (which US website is more reliable) and which model, PLEASE QUICK HELP!
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04-12-2022, 03:50 PM	#10
khaul New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: bmw x3 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	Shock Absorbers for 2015 x3 Hello, My 2015 x3 needs new Shock Absorbers. Does anyone know a link to some DIY instructions? Which Shock Absorbers would you recommend? Thanks
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