Bilstein B4 OE Replacement
SKU: BIL-22158819

BMW Strut Assembly - Bilstein Touring 22-158819

Z3



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Price each: $159.00
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Description

Details

SKU:
BIL-22158819
FCP Euro ID:
186513
GTIN / UPC:
00651860625850
Made in:
Romania
Quality:
Aftermarket

OE Numbers

31311091703, 31316753257, 31316753261, 31311095059, 31311094189, 31311094191

MFG Numbers

22-158819

Product Information

B4 series, twintube, OE replacement strut assembly

If the front end of your BMW feels "bouncy" or isn't as planted to the road as it once was it is likely due to worn out strut assemblies. The main purpose of the strut assemblies is to dampen the rebound of the coil springs and to provide a comfortable and controlled ride. Failed strut assemblies have many telltale signs of failure including leaks, squeaking and broken mounting brackets. We also recommend replacing strut assemblies in pairs for best performance and service life.

Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Series gas pressure shocks and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

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Suspension Strut Assembly

If your ride feels a little bouncy or you can feel clunks in the suspension while it's going over bumps it is likely due to worn strut assemblies and shock absorbers. The purpose of the strut assembly is it acts as a central pivot point for the suspension while housing the coil spring. It also dampens the compression and rebound of the coil spring as the suspension moves up and down. When replacing suspension components it is highly recommended to replace them in pairs.

Suspension Strut Assembly Failure Symptoms
  • Noise over bumps
  • Abnormal tire wear
  • Vehicle wandering while driving
  • Poor Steering response
  • Poor Handling
  • Harsh ride

About Bilstein B4 OE Replacement

Bilstein shocks and strut perform due to their larger piston area and quality manufacturing. Bilstein shocks eliminate dead spots, and deliver extremely responsive valving for superior performance and handling, including consistent, fade-free damping and shorter braking distance. Made only from the highest quality materials, Bilstein shocks reduced valve fatigue means they last much longer than standard stock replacement components. Bilstein Touring (B4): The Bilstein B4 Series provides the same OEM quality and ride stability for the aftermarket. Bilstein uses both monotube and twin-tube technology to give the best in OE replacement driving comfort at a great economical price. This class shock is considered by FCP to be a stock replacement or “one step up” from factory replacement shocks.

Features and Benefits

  • Constant damping characteristics under any load
  • Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
  • Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • High OEM quality standards

Fits These Cars

BMW Z3

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  • 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M52 Gas
  • 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Coupe 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Coupe 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M52 Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M52 Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.8L L6 M52TU Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Coupe 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Coupe 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Coupe 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Coupe 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 2.5L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Automatic RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
  • 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster Suspension Strut Assembly (Front Left)
    Manual RWD Convertible 3.0L L6 M54 Gas

Product Reviews

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Clement
on Thu, Jun 06 at 10:22PM
Z3 3.0i
OE Sachs have an internal spring that keeps the shaft in a middle position. These don't, which makes them MUCH easier to install the spring on. Also, the shaft end has an internal 7mm hex shape compared to 8mm external on Sachs.
Matt Bold
on Tue, Apr 06 at 03:10AM
Front strut
Z3 2.8 litte

Questions & Answers

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Question Posted by victor
i will be needing the bump stops & dust covers also , bilsteins usually have a larger diameter piston so oe bump stops may not fit.do you have bump stops & dust covers to fit the bilsteins, or do they come with the strut
Answer (Posted by FCP Euro Products Team)
Only yellow body Bilstein's have a larger piston shaft and that is specifically in the case of shocks that are an inverted monotube. Bilstein B4's are OE style replacements and will use OE style bump stops. If your Z3 has a standard suspension you will need bump stop p/n 31331092670. If you have an M Sport Suspension you will need bump stop p/n 31332225377. The dust tube is the same part number regardless and can be found searching p/n 31331137932.

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