Lowering the X5... advice needed!

[peter316]

Morning,

Basically im looking at lowering the car, not got to be "slammed" but just a decent drop all round. Im a little lost over the rear, im guessing the front is simple springs but how do you lower the rear?Mine doesnt have air suspension i dont think? how would i know?

thanks

Peter

[B5tew]

Hi Peter have a look in your boot under your spare wheel and you should have a large black dome shaped thing this is the air suspension tank and pump.
If so you just need the links or someone who knows what they are doing with a scanner to re-programme the settings for the rear and springs on the front
Have a look at this thread most of the info you need is here
http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... l#msg90475
HTH
Stewart

[kkx5]

Sell e53, buy e39...

[Raj]

You will more than likely have just rear air suspension.

You can fit lowering springs to the front and use the lowering links for the rear.

Alternative is to replace the rear air suspension with springs too.

[sleepyfolk]

I thought all e53 had air suspension? Was it just an option?

[shadrack]

[quote="sleepyfolk"]
I thought all e53 had air suspension? Was it just an option?
[/quote]

some have it on rear, some have it all round others have springs right round

[peter316]

does anyone know of anyone in the northwest who can programme the rear air suspension?

cheapest price i have had is for me to supply the springs @ £161.00 then labour of £243 so a total of £404.00

that seemed a little steep to me? opinions please...

regards

peter

[shadrack]

it is steep, can be done in an hour or so

[peter316]

do you know anyone in the northwest who could do it?

[bamberjim]

Peter,

I have a brand new set of Eibach Sportline 30mm drop springs and and a pair of adjustable lowering links (new) if your interested drop me a pm

[shadrack]

[quote="peter316"]
do you know anyone in the northwest who could do it?
[/quote]

tbh, no, i did my own

[briankerrys47]

[quote="peter316"]
do you know anyone in the northwest who could do it?
[/quote]Where in N West Peter

[andym3]

Why are people wanting to lower a X5? Its a 4x4 it meant to be higher up!  :blink:
If you want a vehicle that's low to the floor buy a sports car (M3, M5 or a Jap motor)  )

[peter316]

[quote="andym3"]
Why are people wanting to lower a X5? Its a 4x4 it meant to be higher up!  :blink:
If you want a vehicle that's low to the floor buy a sports car (M3, M5 or a Jap motor)  )
[/quote]

to be fair ive always thought that, and still do to a degree but since putting my 20" x6 wheels on i cant help but think it would look finished just a few mil lower.

[quote="briankerrys47"]
[quote="peter316"]
do you know anyone in the northwest who could do it?
[/quote]Where in N West Peter

[/quote]

Liverpool / St helens but would be willing to travel

cheers

[Raj]

[quote="andym3"]
Why are people wanting to lower a X5? Its a 4x4 it meant to be higher up!  :blink:
If you want a vehicle that's low to the floor buy a sports car (M3, M5 or a Jap motor)  )
[/quote]

Tbf the likes of Eibach etc springs don't really lower much at all and its more about binning the air suspension too.

Also it'll still sit high so not quite the same as an M3 etc.