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Changing rear air suspension on e53
Changing rear air suspension on e53
Can someone please send me some links to videos on how to change both rear air suspension on my bwm x5 e53 2002 thank you
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
Hi have a quick search for a post by raj as I know he has converted his 4.8is to normal springs
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Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
I didn't really do a how-to but if just replacing rear airbags to springs then it's very straight forward.
Just need the spring perches and the springs and its a straight swap over from there, although to get the new springs in you will need to unbolt the lower shock mount, etc to squeeze the springs in.
Just need the spring perches and the springs and its a straight swap over from there, although to get the new springs in you will need to unbolt the lower shock mount, etc to squeeze the springs in.
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
[quote="ozzyhufc"]
Can someone please send me some links to videos on how to change both rear air suspension on my bwm x5 e53 2002 thank you
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Try this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmQ8XqPy4B8
Can someone please send me some links to videos on how to change both rear air suspension on my bwm x5 e53 2002 thank you
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Try this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmQ8XqPy4B8
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Mods:H/s wheel.F/mirrors.Lumbar.Compass-remote r/v mirror.Rem ctrl.Bins holder.T90 Telestart.20"168's.Arches.Titan grills.Skid plate. P/O load floor.R/seat e/b/rest.R/blinds.H/rear seats.is r/bumper trim.chrome dials.car key mem.intravee.DSP.RV Cam.Dbl glazing.Ski bag,Rear blower
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
Are you changing the air bags or converting ?
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Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
Thanks that helps a lot as my left hand bag has just split yesterday so I will be replacing both bags tomorrow!
Cheers
James
Cheers
James
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
What's the ride like when you ditch the bags Raj? Seems odd that BM would have them as standard unless there was a benefit. Unless they are cheaper? I would have thought not owing to extra components.
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
[quote="Drpellypo"]
What's the ride like when you ditch the bags Raj? Seems odd that BM would have them as standard unless there was a benefit. Unless they are cheaper? I would have thought not owing to extra components.
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The reason for the airbags is simply for the auto levelling when loading up the rear or towing so it keep the rear conformed to the front.
It's a very problematic system hence so many binning it. The full front/rear setup isn't too bad from a comfort perspective but it's quite wallowy for any real sportiness you're after. I changed mine because of constant failures with the air suspension setup and I wanted to lower it and drive it a bit more spiritedly.
The ride on the KW's is sublime. Not bouncy but gives great feedback from the road. And the great thing is I don't have to worry about constant inactive suspension warnings.
What's the ride like when you ditch the bags Raj? Seems odd that BM would have them as standard unless there was a benefit. Unless they are cheaper? I would have thought not owing to extra components.
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The reason for the airbags is simply for the auto levelling when loading up the rear or towing so it keep the rear conformed to the front.
It's a very problematic system hence so many binning it. The full front/rear setup isn't too bad from a comfort perspective but it's quite wallowy for any real sportiness you're after. I changed mine because of constant failures with the air suspension setup and I wanted to lower it and drive it a bit more spiritedly.
The ride on the KW's is sublime. Not bouncy but gives great feedback from the road. And the great thing is I don't have to worry about constant inactive suspension warnings.
Re: Changing rear air suspension on e53
Worth keeping in mind! Thanks.