2013 X5 E70 Front Strut replacement installation with Bilsteins

@fcpeuro FCP Euro is the best I have found for parts on these E70 X5s. Seriously thank you.

[@simplelangperorock]

the moment you say, “I enjoy this “spring compression part while on board says it all. probably the best way to do it.

[@jcx2bby]

Haha

[@declanvetiver6673]

Great vid super descriptive! Thanks for making this

[@jcx2bby]

Thanks Declan!

[@paisano4910]

Awesome vid, good tips and very informative! How did you like the new Bilsteins on it? My E70 rides like a school bus.

[@jcx2bby]

The Bilsteins make for a tight ride, aka, it still rides like a school bus.
But, for a 5000 lb vehicle, it can absolutely cut a corner. But it is not a soft ride lol.

[@danielrd7493]

Switching over from run flats to regular tires (Continental DSW06) made a big difference in the ride quality. I would do that first before changing the strut.

[@simplelangperorock]

4:18 do you know the part# of that pinch/fork bolt?
thx

[@AM4project]

what struts/shocks would you reccomend if i prioritize comfort over handling? thank you!

[@jcx2bby]

I would say go with original BMW shocks for that. To be transparent I only have experience with BMW and Bilstein on this vehicle.

[@simplelangperorock]

4:18 chief,
do you know the part# of that pinch bolt? i may order 2 b4 I do mine. thx

[@jcx2bby]

I don't know it but you can find it on realoem.com for sure. My passenger side bolt broke when I removed it and I had to drill out the rest of it. I didn't rethread the hole either. I just used a nut on the backside. I have a video on that as well.

[@simplelangperorock]

***when is the best time or what part of disassembly do you advise to start compressing the spring?
thank you

[@jcx2bby]

I'm not quite sure what youre asking

[@simplelangperorock]

***when is the best time of disassembly to start compressing the springs?***
thx