Product Details

The Bilstein B8 shocks are built for a 2011-2016 BMW 550i that is already lowered. Shorter bodies and firmer valving matched to aftermarket springs, so a dropped car rides properly instead of crashing.

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

  • For use with lowering spring sets and production sport suspensions
  • Enhanced safety and performance with lowering spring change
  • Sporty feel while maintaining comfort
Specifications
Part Number 24-178518
Part Name Shock Absorber
Vehicle 2011-2016 BMW 550i
Drivetrain RWD/AWD
UPC 651860665030
Boot Included No
Finish Yellow Paint
Internal Design Monotube
Lower Mount Type Clevis
Segment Tuning
Series B8 Performance Plus
Spring Seat Included Yes
Upper Mount Type Stem
Quantity Sold Individually
Notes Sport Suspension without Electronic Suspension

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2011BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2011BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2012BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2012BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2013BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2013BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2014BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2014BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2015BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2015BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2016BMW550iAWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension
2016BMW550iRWDSport Suspension without Electronic Suspension

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