X5 50i lowered on Dinan Springs

[burnurass]

Took a calculated chance that these would work with my X5 50i. They are meant for the X5M but I did notice that lowering springs/links for the X5M matched the 50i lowering springs/links for the ones with the self-leveling.
Install went well with no issues.

Before & After


Ride is very similar to stock. I also purchased the Ride & Handling kit.

Lowering springs
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Very happy with the purchase!

[iconoclast]

Congratulations. Looks Great. I would like to see photos of the vehicle once it settles.

[burnurass]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Congratulations. Looks Great. I would like to see photos of the vehicle once it settles.

Just realized I posted this in the X5M section!! OOps!

some pics I took yesterday after probably about 200 or so miles since install.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by burnurass

Took a calculated chance that these would work with my X5 50i. They are meant for the X5M but I did notice that lowering springs/links for the X5M matched the 50i lowering springs/links for the ones with the self-leveling.
Install went well with no issues.

Before & After


Ride is very similar to stock. I also purchased the Ride & Handling kit.

Lowering springs
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Very happy with the purchase!

Very nice! It's a Dinan set, you got front springs only correct?

[burnurass]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Very nice! It's a Dinan set, you got front springs only correct?

Correct, with rear links
I have the 3rd row

[r33_RGSport]

I am sorry, but I don't see that much of a difference with Dinan Springs.

It looks like only drop 0.25" to 0.4".

[iconoclast]

dinan springs offer a height reduction of .625 in the front and .75 in the rear.

[burnurass]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

dinan springs offer a height reduction of .625 in the front and .75 in the rear.

Also, is the x5M also lower to begin with than the x5 5.0?
Ride quality barely deteriorated. I’ve ridden in h&r and Eibach x5’s. I didn’t like the ride too much.

With the 21” wheels/tires I’d like to keep as much ride quality as I can. I removed run flats as well.

I have my M3 if I want to drive a lower car so this spring setup made sense to me.

[Alberta]

Yes , the X5M is 10mm lower than a regular X5.

[iconoclast]

Originally Posted by burnurass

Also, is the x5M also lower to begin with than the x5 5.0?

Yes. The F85 is .4" lower than the Plain Jane F15.

[Alberta]

Useless to respond the same thing as I've said just higher ...

[NVS PWR]

Originally Posted by burnurass

Took a calculated chance that these would work with my X5 50i. They are meant for the X5M but I did notice that lowering springs/links for the X5M matched the 50i lowering springs/links for the ones with the self-leveling.
Install went well with no issues.

Before & After


Ride is very similar to stock. I also purchased the Ride & Handling kit.

Lowering springs
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

Very happy with the purchase!

Looks Great! Has it settled in a tad more with some time and mileage?
I am about to install on my 50i.

[burnurass]

Originally Posted by NVS PWR

Looks Great! Has it settled in a tad more with some time and mileage?
I am about to install on my 50i.

Looks about the same to me. This is with the 21" wheels/tires

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by burnurass

Looks about the same to me. This is with the 21" wheels/tires

Which springs do you have ? Also which engine 4.4?

[daytonaviolet]

i agree. for the price of the springs and labor, i don't see much of a difference in height change.

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I am sorry, but I don't see that much of a difference with Dinan Springs.

It looks like only drop 0.25" to 0.4".

[iconoclast]

There is a .625" reduction in height for the front using Dinan springs on X5M.

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by burnurass

Supplemental Ride Quality & Handling Kit
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...6&autoModClar=

First I've seen of this. I find it interesting that none of the spring manufacturers recommend trimming the bumps. I have H&R springs - do you think these would help?

[iconoclast]

Dinan sells replacement bump stops and recommends replacing with the springs but they have the most conservative reduction in height compared to the others. I am not sure how well these would work with other brands.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

Dinan sells replacement bump stops and recommends replacing with the springs but they have the most conservative reduction in height compared to the others. I am not sure how well these would work with other brands.

Pretty sure they're just the bump stops from the M5. And they're not really required for such a small drop. Didn't do them on mine with eibach and they were about a 1" drop.

Also that rear doesn't look even with the front at least not the gap. 21" wheels solve that though for sure.

[iconoclast]

I am not sure which they are but I would install them if you're lowering the vehicle. As for the rear the height can be adjusted. On the Dinan set up or ACS I would suggest leaving the stock links in and having a nice rake effect without impacting rear comfort for passengers or risking airbag failure.

[F85MTuNED]

Hopefully after a few miles it settles in because I can't see much of a difference right now.

Congrats on the install regardless!

[burnurass]

Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

Which springs do you have ? Also which engine 4.4?

4.4 V8 TT with the 3rd row so I have the auto leveling rear air suspension.

These are the Dinan Springs for the X5M that I put on an X5 50i with rear air suspension.