Product Details

Bilstein B6 shocks are the upgrade for a 2011-2016 BMW 550i that feels soft rather than broken. They keep the OE springs and ride height and simply take the slop out of how the car moves.

Inside is Bilstein's monotube design, with the gas and oil separated by a floating piston. That keeps damping consistent when the road turns rough and the unit gets hot, where a lesser damper would go soft.

Features

  • Bilstein gas-pressure technology
  • Optimum grip and enhanced lane stability in day to day and extreme situations
  • Improved safety and performance without the requirement of new springs (use of series spring possible)
Specifications
Part Number 24-176255
Part Name Shock Absorber
Vehicle 2011-2016 BMW 550i
Drivetrain RWD/AWD
UPC 651860700922
Boot Included No
Finish Yellow Paint
Internal Design Monotube
Lower Mount Type Eye 17.5 mm
Segment Tuning
Series B6 Performance
Spring Seat Included Yes
Upper Mount Type Stem
Quantity Sold Individually
Notes Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2011 BMW 550i RWD/AWD
  • 2012 BMW 550i RWD/AWD
  • 2013 BMW 550i RWD/AWD
  • 2014 BMW 550i RWD/AWD
  • 2015 BMW 550i RWD/AWD
  • 2016 BMW 550i RWD/AWD

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Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2011BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2011BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2012BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2012BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2013BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2013BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2014BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2014BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2015BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2015BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2016BMW5 SeriesAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2016BMW550iAWD / RWDStandard Suspension without Electronic Suspension

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