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    Question Koni rear shocks on 540i with sls

    Hey everyone i have a 540 touring with sls and sport suspension i have koni sports on the front with h&r springs also have new ardnott airbags for the rear and im looking for correct part number for koni rear sport shocks thats fit on a touring with air bags

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    I believe those who have gone down this path report that with or without rear air suspension makes no difference on shock selection, Koni tested them way back. Multiple posters have reported that they work perfect. All 540 wagons have rear air suspension (never heard of one without) so here is your answer for shocks and springs.

    Koni Sport Shock Application Guide
    for E39 Sedan and Touring Models


    BMW 5-series - Sedan (E39)*
    DESCRIPTION FRONT REAR
    535i and 540i (V8) Sedan 8741 1372SPORT 8240 1156SPORT
    520i, 523i, 528i, 525tds Sedan 8741 1341SPORT 8240 1156SPORT
    BMW 5-series - Touring (E39)*
    520i, 523i, 528i, 525tds 8741 1341SPORT 8240 1157SPORT
    535i and 540i (V8) Touring 8741 1372SPORT 8240 1157SPORT

    Gas-charged shock absorber
    Externally adjustable by means of a knob or pin without removing the shock absorbers from the car
    Adjustable (lower) spring seat
    Application Guide for Eibach Springs and Swaybars
    Part Numbers for Eibach Springs
    DESCRIPTION
    APPLICATION
    PART NUMBER
    EIBACH SPRINGS-Pro-kit
    528i 97 thru 99
    20 53 1 40
    EIBACH SPRINGS-Pro-kit
    540I 97 thru 99 except self leveling, and factory sport suspension
    20 54 1 40
    Part Numbers for Eibach Swaybars
    DESCRIPTION
    APPLICATION
    PART NUMBER
    EIBACH SWAYBAR KIT- 28 MM FT /18 MM RR
    5 series 97 thru 99
    20 53 3 20
    Last edited by StephenVA; 01-19-2019 at 11:25 AM.
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    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

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    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
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    That sounds right.

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    Has anyone here used one of these ^^ kits before?

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    If you search you will find multiple posters who have completed these replacements
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    2003 525iT TiSilver
    2002 M5 TiSilver
    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

    Former Garage Highlights
    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
    1973 Pantera L
    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
    1969 Road Runner 383
    1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green

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