Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Front Shock Absorber - BMW E34 - Part No. 34-030202
Transform the front end of your BMW E34 with the genuine Bilstein B8 Performance Plus front shock absorber, part number 34-030202. Engineered as a high-performance suspension strut insert for lowered cars and production sport suspensions, the Bilstein B8 delivers precision handling, confident control and a sporty feel while maintaining everyday comfort. This is the go-to BMW E34 front shock upgrade for drivers who want sharper responses, improved stability and the trusted durability of Bilstein gas pressure technology.
At Nforcd, we run Bilstein B8 on customer builds and the feedback is consistently excellent. If you are searching for the best BMW E34 front damper for performance road use with lowering springs, the Bilstein B8 Performance Plus is the benchmark.
Why choose Bilstein B8 for your BMW E34
- Designed for use with lowering spring sets and factory sport suspensions
- Shortened high-performance body maintains correct spring tension on lowered setups
- Sporty driving feel with controlled, comfortable ride quality
- Bilstein gas pressure technology for consistent damping and fade resistance
- Individually fine-tuned during Bilstein road testing
- Enhanced safety and handling when paired with lowering springs
- Precision handling for optimised vehicle control
- Upside-down monotube design available for high rigidity and steering precision
Key product details
- Application: BMW 5 Series E34 front axle
- Type: Front shock absorber, suspension strut insert, gas pressure
- System: Single tube upside down monotube
- Mounting: Bottom plate, top pin
- Series: Bilstein B8 Performance Plus
- Only in connection with: 12-248605
Compatibility
BMW 5 Series E34
- 5 (E34) 02.87 - 12.95
- 518 i, 520 i, 520 i 24V, 525 i 24V, 525 td, 525 tds
- 5 Touring (E34) 07.91 - 07.96
- 518 i, 518 g, 520 i
Compatibility check
We will verify fitment before dispatch. Add your UK registration or the last 7 digits of your VIN at checkout and we will run a compatibility check for your BMW E34.
Professional fitting
Want it fitted by specialists We install performance suspension daily. Book fitting at Nforcd, Warwickshire. Request a quote at Sales@nforcd.com.
Part numbers and identifiers
- Bilstein Part Number: 34-030202
- Nforcd SKU: BILSTEIN-34-030202
- EAN: 4025258610173
- UPC: 651860610177
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