Bilstein 24-028295 BMW E39 B8 Performance Plus Rear Shock Absorber
Upgrade your BMW 5 Series E39 suspension with the Bilstein B8 Performance Plus rear shock absorber, part number 24-028295. Designed for lowered and sporty road setups, this monotube gas‑pressure rear damper delivers precision handling, sharper response and improved control. If you are searching for BMW E39 rear shocks, Bilstein B8 rear damper, BMW E39 M5 rear shock upgrade or performance rear shock absorber for BMW 5 Series E39, this is the proven choice.
Why choose Bilstein B8 for your BMW E39
- Shortened high‑performance damper for use with lowering springs and factory sport suspensions
- Crisp, sporty feel while maintaining everyday comfort on UK roads
- Bilstein monotube gas‑pressure technology for consistent performance
- Individually fine‑tuned on Bilstein road testing for the E39 chassis
- Enhanced stability, traction and steering precision, especially with lowering springs
- Outstanding body control for fast road driving and confident cornering
We run Bilstein B8 on our own builds and customer cars, and feedback has been excellent for ride quality, control and durability. If you want a BMW E39 rear suspension upgrade that works, the B8 Performance Plus is a top pick.
Technical details
- Fitting position: Rear axle
- Shock absorber design: Spring‑bearing damper
- Mounting type: Bottom eye, top pin
- System: Monotube
- Type: Gas pressure
Compatibility
BMW 5 Series E39, 09.1995 to 07.2003:
- Petrol: 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5
- Diesel: 520d, 525td, 525d, 525tds, 530d
Note: Rear axle fitment only. Check mounting type matches your vehicle. We recommend replacing shock absorbers in pairs for balanced performance and inspecting mounts, bump stops and dust covers at the same time.
Compatibility check
We verify fitment before dispatch. Enter your UK registration or the last 7 of your VIN at checkout and we will run a compatibility check for your BMW E39.
Professional fitting
For installation, we recommend professional fitting and a post‑install alignment check. Nforcd offers fitting at our Warwickshire workshop. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Part numbers and identifiers
- Bilstein part number: 24-028295
- Nforcd SKU: BILSTEIN-24-028295
- EAN: 4025258618490
- UPC: 651860618395
Brand
Bilstein
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