E53 BMW X5 replacement shocks? Hard to find.

[Ekliptix]

My 2003 X5IS (4.6L) needs new front shocks/struts. I'm not picky with the replacement brand. This is just my daily driver. Monroe doesn't seem to have anything for this car.

So far I found:

• Napa quoted me $600 each for OEM.
• Amazon.ca has some Bilsteins for $285 (out of stock): https://www.amazon.ca/Bilstein-22-11...eywords=119278
  Amazon has some KYBs for $270 each (in stock): https://www.amazon.ca/KYB-335925-Exc...eywords=335925

Does anyone have any recommendations to consider?

Obligatory pics. Note the douch M badge. I actually really love driving this thing. Removed one of the 3 mufflers and put an X pipe in. Sounds good.

[C4S]

$600 sounds pretty good ..

I got some part, which is $350US parts from US, but $800 from the dealer .. just bite it ..

[J.M.]

Check RockAuto - priced out some SACHS 290240 (front left) and SACHS 290239 (front right) came out to around $375 CAD shipped including taxes/duty with a 5% off RockAuto code. If you got the Bilstein's it would be around $100 more.

[dj_rice]

Do you know anyone in the dealership world that has access to WorldPac, Altrom? They might have options

[Ekliptix]

^ Are you stating the price per shock, or for 2?

[GTR_Auto]

I have Bilstein in stock currently $242 each

[J.M.]

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^ Are you stating the price per shock, or for 2?

That's the price for both front right/left struts total including shipping/tax/duty

[Ekliptix]

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That's the price for both front right/left struts total including shipping/tax/duty

You da man. Thank you! Now I may spring for the Bilsteins, except they don't carry the rears.

[G-ZUS]

http://www.bilsteincanada.com/index....3805_3812_3813