KW Coilover Kit Variant 3 (V3) 2-Way Adjustable (Non-EDC) – BMW X5 / X6 (F15 / F16)

OVERVIEW

The Variant 3 is KW's two-way adjustable coilover and the one most people actually want. Compression and rebound are on separate adjusters, so you can firm up body control without also killing rebound compliance, and ride height is continuously adjustable across the kit's range. It is the sensible step up from a spring-only kit and a large step up from the factory strut.

These SUVs run on air springs from the factory, which sag over time and eventually leak. The V3 replaces the rear air suspension outright with a rebuildable, height-adjustable, damping-adjustable coilover, front and rear.

This listing covers the standard F15 X5 and F16 X6 (not the M performance models — see our separate X5 M / X6 M listing for those). Per KW's own published fitment, 352200AL is the kit for cars without factory Electronic Damper Control (EDC), and every F16 X6 in KW's fitment data uses it. X5s ordered with factory EDC need 352200AM, KW's Bundle with the ESC/EDC cancellation module, sold as a separate listing.

SPECS

• 2-way adjustable damping: independent compression and rebound
• Continuously adjustable ride height
• Replaces the factory rear air suspension on the F15 / F16

PARTS INCLUDED

• Front and rear KW Variant 3 coilover units with matched springs, replacing the factory rear air suspension
• Mounting hardware and KW's fitting instructions

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• This kit (352200AL) is for cars without EDC, and every F16 X6 in KW's data takes it. An X5 (F15) ordered with factory EDC needs 352200AM (Bundle, includes the ESC/EDC cancellation module), sold as a separate listing.
• A corner-balance and a full four-wheel alignment are required after installation, and matter even more on an AWD SUV. Budget for both before the vehicle is driven.

Installation

• Installation instructions (352200AL): PDF.
• Setup manual (352200AL): PDF.
• In brief: the factory rear air struts come out and the coilover replaces them; set ride height inside KW's published range, then corner-balance and align.
• Car has EDC (Electronic Damper Control)? See the KW V3 EDC kit.

Notes

• Deleting the factory rear air suspension removes self-leveling and load compensation. This is expected with a coilover conversion.
• Price is for the item selected only; labor is not included.
• 352200AL is the version for cars without EDC; 352200AM, the Bundle for cars with EDC, is sold as a separate listing. KW's 352200AM is one kit that covers both the F15 X5 and the F85 / F86 X5 M / X6 M with EDC, which is why it also appears on our X5 M / X6 M listing.

PART NUMBER

• 352200AL

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