Physical difference between Xdrive and RWD suspension?

Chris@codemybimmer · 03-27-2015, 07:59 PM

Sorry if this has been discussed before...
but it there a physical difference between the two?

Just want to know if i can buy a used rwd suspension kit and install it on an xdrive physically.

Im assuming the rear is the exact same (mount position spring rate and what not)

but is there a difference in the front?
maybe the suspension in the RWD versions get in the way of the CV joint for the front or something?
can someone confirm?

thanks

Piggieback · 03-27-2015, 09:45 PM

Nope, from what I understand, the suspension on any xdrive 328i ( also 335xi I think) is basic, the same they install on non-sport xdrive vehicles. I have a 328xi with the m sport pack and I just realized this

. Anyway, look into Dinan springs, they drop the car slightly but the overall feedback from other members is very positive.

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Chris@codemybimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 171 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Physical difference between Xdrive and RWD suspension? Sorry if this has been discussed before... but it there a physical difference between the two? Just want to know if i can buy a used rwd suspension kit and install it on an xdrive physically. Im assuming the rear is the exact same (mount position spring rate and what not) but is there a difference in the front? maybe the suspension in the RWD versions get in the way of the CV joint for the front or something? can someone confirm? thanks
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Piggieback Private First Class 41 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 Cayman S, 2015 A3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Nope, from what I understand, the suspension on any xdrive 328i ( also 335xi I think) is basic, the same they install on non-sport xdrive vehicles. I have a 328xi with the m sport pack and I just realized this . Anyway, look into Dinan springs, they drop the car slightly but the overall feedback from other members is very positive.
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