How To Install Lowering Springs & Shocks in a 3 SERIES BMW! (DIY)
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 Published On Mar 23, 2020

A friend brought over his 2011 BMW 335xi so we could install a set of H&R lowering springs and Bilstein struts. He was sick of the wheel gap and blown struts! We'll show you how to install suspension in your E9X BMW at home. All of the parts and tools you'll need are linked below!

For RWD (i) models:
- H&R Sport springs (-1.3"F & -1.2"R): https://bit.ly/2wldJfb
- H&R Race springs (-2.0"F & -1.5"R): https://bit.ly/2UxLyl4
- Sport Performance Kit (springs + shocks): https://bit.ly/2WCDXo3
- Race Performance Kit (springs + shocks): https://bit.ly/2y3KCNT
- Front upper strut mounts/top hats (x2): https://bit.ly/39b23cg
- Complete installation kit: https://bit.ly/2WCqIUl
- Bilstein B4 shocks (coupe + vert): https://bit.ly/3diNwOZ
- Bilstein B4 shocks (sedan): https://bit.ly/2J7k5kP

For AWD X-Drive (xi) models:
- H&R Sport springs (coupe + vert) (1.3"F & -1.2"R): https://bit.ly/39dta6r
- H&R Sport springs (sedan) (1.3"F & -1.2"R): https://bit.ly/3bnt3GG
- Sport Performance kit (springs + shocks): https://bit.ly/3bntqRA
- Front upper strut mounts/top hats (x2): https://bit.ly/2QGBZz7
- Complete installation kit: https://bit.ly/3dm0HOZ
- Bilstein B4 shocks: https://bit.ly/39ciTHM

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