Bilstein BMW Suspension Parts for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Your BMW's handling is determined by the capabilities and age of your suspension components. Our selected aftermarket performance suspension like coilovers, lowering springs, cup kits, and dampers can improve the handling of your BMW dramatically. With those upgrades comes the needs for proper adjustment; our recommended supporting modifications comes stiffer sway bars, bushings, and adjustable camber/caster plates, to name a few found on this page. Completely build your suspension for the most competitive BMW driving experience, achieve your perfect look, or simply replace your worn suspension with our recommended parts.

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Bilstein PSS9 Coil-Over Suspension - E39 540i, M5
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The B16 PSS9 coil-overs offer a stiffer spring rate than stock and a lower ride height for less body roll and better handling. These are among the easiest coil over kits on the market - no special mounts required (works with stock mounts and sway bar links), larger adjustment knob allows for easy shock damping changes, and coil-over spanner wrenches included for easy height changes. Bilstein backs up their technology with a limited lifetime warranty. TUV approved for fitment, safety, and quality!
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Bilstein B14 PSS Coil-Over Suspension - E39 540i M5 - (NO LONGER AVAI...
For sedan models only '00-'03
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T#:341218
Part#: 47-111264
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The Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension allows adjustable vehicle ride height without the expense of a fully adjustable damping system. This system features both coilover and standard mono-tube gas pressure shock or struts with performance level valving for application specific, progressive rate coil springs.
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Bilstein B14 PSS Coil-Over Suspension - E39 528i 525i 530i
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The Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension allows adjustable vehicle ride height without the expense of a fully adjustable damping system. This system features both coilover and standard mono-tube gas pressure shock or struts with performance level valving for application specific, progressive rate coil springs.
The product benefits at a glance:

  • Threaded body adjustable range of 20 mm
  • Lowering of approx. 30-50 mm at front and rear
  • Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions
  • Aluminum Spring plates and lock nuts
  • Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology for long-lasting corrosion resistance
  • Round threads for easy adjustment
  • Quality sport springs made from highly durable material
  • Gas pressure technology

BILSTEIN monotube technology, made in Germany

adj. -1.0"-1.75" / adj. -1.0"-1.75"

Not for cars with EDC

Fits these vehicles:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i 525i 530i

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E39 540i/M5 Bilstein PSS Coil-Over Suspension
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Part#: HE5-B126-H3
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Bilstein's PSS coil over system for the E39 540/M5 combines the best features of the adjustable PSS9 but with fixed dampening rates and a lower price. The PSS kit features height-adjustable springs paired with performance-tuned monotube shock absorbers. It's better than the standard sport shock/spring package thanks to its adjustable ride height and matched shock and spring rates. With a lower ride height and stiffer springs you get less bodyroll and better handling. These are the most user-friendly coil over kits on the market - no special mounts required (works with stock 540/M5 mounts) and coil over spanner wrenches included for easy height changes. Bilstein backs up their technology with a limited lifetime warranty. TUV approved for fitment, safety, and quality!

PSS fixed monotube shocks are matched to the progressive-rate springs and tuned for performance. The PSS does not have the adjustable shock settings like the PSS9. Instead the damping is set at a performance level. Bilstein features a monotube shock design in this kit - one large shock piston instead of two smaller pistons. The larger piston is better at dissipating heat and controlling small shock movements. The rest of the shock is identical to the more expensive PSS9 - zinc coated shock bodies, aluminum spring seats and lock collars, fine rounded threads for precise height adjustments, and tuned progressive-rate springs.

The PSS is height adjustable! Ride height adjustments are done from perches on the bottom of each spring. You can set the ride height between 1.0 to 2.0 inches lower than stock ride height. On the E39 we recommend a front to rear rake of .75" (higher rear). Bilstein uses progressive-rate springs to keep the ride smooth yet sporty. Overall, the PSS springs are stiffer than other coil over kits and the results of Bilstein's extensive testing on the German Nurgburgring and Autobahn. Rear shocks are also coil over, just like the factory shocks. The struts are zinc coated for excellent wear and corrosion resistance.

The fitment of these is just like a standard shock and spring package. The front struts and rear shocks are compatible with the stock mounts. On the front, Bilstein has an ingenious upper spring perch that allows you to retain the stock spring radial bearing. We recommend getting new front upper bearings. Using the stock mounts keeps the cost and complexity down and allows for TUV certification. You can also be assured of the stock mount's quiet and long-lasting performance. The assembly of the front strut is the same as the factory strut, except you use the Bilstein upper spring perch in place of the stock perch. A OEM mount kit or adjustable camber plates are also available. Install instructions and diagrams included.

If you're looking for a supremely capable and high quality suspension, then look no further than the Bilstein PSS. It combines all of the best German engineering with real-world development, and a lifetime warranty.

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Note: photos show mounts installed. This is for reference only. Mounts are sold separately.


This Bilstein PSS9 coilover kit fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i M5
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Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension System - 1999-2003 E39 528i 525i ...
For Touring models only without rear air suspension
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T#:346249
Part#: 46-180872
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Bilstein has teamed up with Eibach to offer matched shock and spring packages. These Eibach springs are mated to a special set of Bilstein shocks to deliver a sporty and taut ride with as little impact on ride comfort as possible.

The Pro Kit uses an Eibach Pro Kit spring with Bilstein's Sport shocks and struts. Instead of taking parts from different manufacturers, Bilstein has tested the performance of the Eibach spring and tailored their shocks to be a true match for the new spring rate and ride height. This is known as a matched shock and spring and very few tuning companies take these extra steps. Eibach springs tend to be softer overall than most other aftermarket springs, which ensures the ride stays close to a stock comfort while still giving you a lowered stance and improved handling. 

Bilstein B12 Features: 

  • Precise response and excellent driving performance
  • Springs and shocks road tested and fine-tuned to complement one another
  • Bilstein Monotube/Inverted gas pressure technology
  • TUV certified
  • Made In Germany
  • Average Lowering of 25 to 40mm

Most cars don't need coil overs to improve their handling and bodyroll. For most drivers, simply replacing the shocks and springs with performance versions will meet their goals. If your shocks need replacing, and you felt the handling could be improved a little bit, this is an excellent performance suspension for you.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2003 E39 BMW 528i 525i

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Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension System - 1999-2003 E39 BMW 528i 525i ...
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T#:346250
Part#: 46-180896
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Bilstein has teamed up with Eibach to offer matched shock and spring packages. These Eibach springs are mated to a special set of Bilstein shocks to deliver a sporty and taut ride with as little impact on ride comfort as possible.

The Pro Kit uses an Eibach Pro Kit spring with Bilstein's Sport shocks and struts. Instead of taking parts from different manufacturers, Bilstein has tested the performance of the Eibach spring and tailored their shocks to be a true match for the new spring rate and ride height. This is known as a matched shock and spring and very few tuning companies take these extra steps. Eibach springs tend to be softer overall than most other aftermarket springs, which ensures the ride stays close to a stock comfort while still giving you a lowered stance and improved handling. 

Bilstein B12 Features: 

  • Precise response and excellent driving performance
  • Springs and shocks road tested and fine-tuned to complement one another
  • Bilstein Monotube/Inverted gas pressure technology
  • TUV certified
  • Made In Germany
  • Average Lowering of 25 to 40mm

Most cars don't need coil overs to improve their handling and bodyroll. For most drivers, simply replacing the shocks and springs with performance versions will meet their goals. If your shocks need replacing, and you felt the handling could be improved a little bit, this is an excellent performance suspension for you.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2003 E39 BMW 528i 525i

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Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension System - E39 BMW 528i 530i 525i ...
For vehicles without EDC. Average lowering of 1.2"F 0.8-1.0"R For sedan models without EDC. Average lowering of 1.2"F 0.8-1.0"R
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T#:344119
Part#: 46-180841
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Bilstein has teamed up with Eibach to offer matched shock and spring packages. These Eibach springs are mated to a special set of Bilstein shocks to deliver a sporty and taut ride with as little impact on ride comfort as possible.

The Pro Kit uses an Eibach Pro Kit spring with Bilstein's Sport shocks and struts. Instead of taking parts from different manufacturers, Bilstein has tested the performance of the Eibach spring and tailored their shocks to be a true match for the new spring rate and ride height. This is known as a matched shock and spring and very few tuning companies take these extra steps. Eibach springs tend to be softer overall than most other aftermarket springs, which ensures the ride stays close to a stock comfort while still giving you a lowered stance and improved handling. 

Bilstein B12 Features: 

  • Precise response and excellent driving performance
  • Springs and shocks road tested and fine-tuned to complement one another
  • Bilstein Monotube/Inverted gas pressure technology
  • TUV certified
  • Made In Germany
  • Average Lowering of 25 to 40mm

Most cars don't need coil overs to improve their handling and bodyroll. For most drivers, simply replacing the shocks and springs with performance versions will meet their goals. If your shocks need replacing, and you felt the handling could be improved a little bit, this is an excellent performance suspension for you.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i 525i 530i

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Bilstein B12 Sportline Suspension System - E39 528i 525i 530i ...
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T#:344120
Part#: 46-180926
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Bilstein has teamed up with Eibach to offer matched shock and spring packages. These Eibach springs are mated to a special set of Bilstein shocks to deliver a sporty and taut ride with as little impact on ride comfort as possible.

The Sportline kit uses an Eibach Sportline spring with Bilstein's Sport shocks and struts. Instead of taking parts from different manufacturers, Bilstein has tested the performance of the Eibach spring and tailored their shocks to be a true match for the new spring rate and ride height. This is known as a matched shock and spring and very few tuning companies take these extra steps. Eibach Sportline springs are more aggressive than Pro-Kit springs, which tend to be softer overall than most other aftermarket springs, but still ensures ride quality stays close to stock comfort while still giving you a much more aggressive lowered stance and significantly improved handling. 

Bilstein B12 Features: 

  • Quick response and precise handling
  • Springs and shocks road tested and fine-tuned to complement one another
  • Bilstein Monotube/Inverted gas pressure technology
  • TUV certified
  • Made In Germany
  • Average Lowering of 30 to 60mm

Most cars don't need coil overs to improve their handling and bodyroll. For most drivers, simply replacing the shocks and springs with performance versions will meet their goals. If your shocks need replacing, and you felt the handling could be improved a little bit, this is an excellent performance suspension for you.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i

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Bilstein Coil Over Spanner Wrench Set (Notch Style)
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Bilstein Coil Over wrench set for some PSS, PSS9 and PSS10 kits. Consists of a Large wrench and a Small wrench for adjusting the spring perch (76.25mm) and lock ring (75.75mm) on coil overs that require the rectangular notch style head (not round pin style adjuster). Can also be used with other coil over kits (H&R, Moton, JRZ, etc).
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Bilstein Front Strut Mount - E39 E46 E60 E61 F07 F10
For vehicles with a production date from 09/1997+
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T#:344302
Part#: 12-248940
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Complete front strut mount with bearing and retaining hardware
Bilstein B8 Performance Plus FRONT Strut - E39 525i,528i,530i 1997-20...
Vehicles with production date up to 10/1999 will need spring pads 31331096664
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Part#: VE3-B407-H1
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Position: Front, Left or Right
Setting: Performance Plus for lowered suspensions

Front Bilstein B8 Performance Plus shock. Performance Plus shocks are for cars lowered from the factory ride height and are about 20% stiffer than the factory shocks. Performance Plus shocks work great with lowering springs such as H&R or Eibach. Includes top nut. Price is per shock.

This Bilstein Performance Plus Front shock fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 525i, 528i, 530i
1997-2003 E39 525i Wagon, 528i Wagon, 530i Wagon
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Bilstein B6 Performance FRONT Strut - E39 540i 1997-2003
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Part#: VE3-B408-H1
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Position: Front, left or right
Setting:  Performance, for stock suspensions

Front Bilstein B6 Performance shock. Performance shocks are for cars with the standard, factory suspension. They are typically about 20% firmer than the original shock, improving body roll, brake dive, and overall handling. Includes top nut. Price is per shock.

This Bilstein B6 Performance Front shock fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 540i
1997-2003 E39 540i Wagon
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