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Identifying Suspension from Label on Front Axle




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Note:
The type of suspension can be identified from the label on the spring strut/shock absorber.

Label:
1. BMW part number

2. Type of suspension

- BA - = Standard suspension (basic)

- SP - = Sport suspension or rough road package

- HP - = Performance sport suspension

- 60BAX - = E60, E61 AWD

- MSP - = M Sport suspension

- CHL - = China Long

- Optional extra 815 - = rough road package





In the case of "SP" identification, there is a further distinction between:
- Sport suspension without spacer ring (A)

- Rough road package with spacer ring (A) above the support bearing