The Starting Point:

1994 540i, ~71K miles with the original struts/shocks/springs. Ride height was slightly uneven, the left side (driver's side) was lower than the right side. I attributed this to a sagging LR spring.


RF Wheel View :

This view shows the stock height and gap between the upper lip of the fender to the top of the tire. Stock tire/rim - 225/60VR/15 on 15X7 BMW (BBS) rims.


RR Wheel View :

This view shows the stock height and gap between the upper lip of the fender to the top of the tire. Notice that the rear wheel opening is smaller, or cut shorter than the front.


The Work Starts :

The front end has just been lifted with the floor jack. The yellow jack stands were placed under the factory jack lift points.


540i struts/shocks/springs con't.
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