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
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
Application Guide for Eibach Springs and Swaybars
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
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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That sounds right.
Has anyone here used one of these ^^ kits before?
If you search you will find multiple posters who have completed these replacements
Current Garage Highlights
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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