H&R 1.2" lowering springs on x6m/x5m

do_0b · 08-20-2018, 09:01 AM

Hey guys,

For everyone that installed the lowering springs on the x6m or x5m, did the back drop more than the front? I went with the 1.2" drop in the front and 1.0
in the back but after it was installed, visually the back looks lower than the front...is it suppose to be like that or did the shop mess up? I always thought the back should be higher than the front for that aggressive stance but i could be wrong. Also i find the ride a lot bouncier, is this going to get better once the springs have settled? thanks

StatenEye · 08-20-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by do_0b

Hey guys,

For everyone that installed the lowering springs on the x6m or x5m, did the back drop more than the front? I went with the 1.2" drop in the front and 1.0
in the back but after it was installed, visually the back looks lower than the front...is it suppose to be like that or did the shop mess up? I always thought the back should be higher than the front for that aggressive stance but i could be wrong. Also i find the ride a lot bouncier, is this going to get better once the springs have settled? thanks

There are threads about this somewhere. The consensus is; you need to adjust the links until the back is higher than the front.

do_0b · 08-20-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by StatenEye

There are threads about this somewhere. The consensus is; you need to adjust the links until the back is higher than the front.

That is what i figured but wanted to make sure. I'll let the shop know to re-adjust the links. Thanks!

do_0b · 08-20-2018, 03:08 PM

also is it hard to adjust the links to lift up the rear? the other H&R thread people are saying it takes about 10 min?

do_0b · 08-23-2018, 09:55 PM

raised the car about 0.5" on the back and oh man, what a difference! no more bounciness...it rides just like oem. but the shop couldnt do front alignment because tie rods on both sides are seized. Is it an easy DIY if i get the parts ?

StatenEye · 08-24-2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by do_0b

raised the car about 0.5" on the back and oh man, what a difference! no more bounciness...it rides just like oem. but the shop couldnt do front alignment because tie rods on both sides are seized. Is it an easy DIY if i get the parts ?

Ha they told me the same thing. They were able to do the alignment but the right tie rod end was seized they said.

do_0b · 08-24-2018, 08:00 AM

anyone know if i should get OEM tie rods or after market? FEBI bilstein got some good reviews

08-20-2018, 09:01 AM	#1
do_0b First Lieutenant 55 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 M Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: 6ix Side iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW X6M [0.00]	H&R 1.2" lowering springs on x6m/x5m Hey guys, For everyone that installed the lowering springs on the x6m or x5m, did the back drop more than the front? I went with the 1.2" drop in the front and 1.0 in the back but after it was installed, visually the back looks lower than the front...is it suppose to be like that or did the shop mess up? I always thought the back should be higher than the front for that aggressive stance but i could be wrong. Also i find the ride a lot bouncier, is this going to get better once the springs have settled? thanks
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do_0b First Lieutenant 55 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 M Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: 6ix Side iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW X6M [0.00]	also is it hard to adjust the links to lift up the rear? the other H&R thread people are saying it takes about 10 min?
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do_0b First Lieutenant 55 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 M Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: 6ix Side iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW X6M [0.00]	raised the car about 0.5" on the back and oh man, what a difference! no more bounciness...it rides just like oem. but the shop couldnt do front alignment because tie rods on both sides are seized. Is it an easy DIY if i get the parts ?
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