Dorman 949-960 Air Suspension Spring - Rear Right

OE-Style Rear Right Air Spring

This Dorman air suspension spring is built for the rear right position on select BMW 5 Series models with factory air suspension. It is shaped to match original fit and function, with a rubber bellows design and black finish for a direct replacement on the specified vehicles.

• Fits 2001-2003 BMW 525i, rear right, wo/Sport Suspension; wo/Lowered Ride Height
• Fits 1999-2000 BMW 528i, rear right, wo/Sport Suspension; wo/Lowered Ride Height
• Fits 1999-2000 BMW 540i, rear right, wo/Sport Suspension; wo/Lowered Ride Height
• Rubber bellows construction with 0.11 thickness
• Black bellows color for OE-style appearance
• Maximum height: 8; minimum height: 6.25
• Maximum load rating: 6.0 KN

Fitment and Application Details

Designed for BMW 525i, BMW 528i, and BMW 540i rear right applications, this Dorman 949-960 air suspension spring is a direct replacement for vehicles without Sport Suspension and without Lowered Ride Height. It is engineered to restore the air spring’s original ride-height control and load support characteristics on the listed BMW 5 Series models.

This part cross-references Arnott Industries A-2738 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Rear suspension sag on the right side
• Loss of ride height control from a worn air spring
• Air leaks caused by aging bellows material
• Uneven rear stance on BMW 5 Series models
• Reduced load support at the rear suspension

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is equipped with the listed rear right configuration before ordering. Mounting hardware is not included, and the spring uses a rubber bellows design with no mounting studs. Confirm the original ride-height setup and suspension options on the vehicle to ensure proper application of Dorman 949-960.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this air suspension spring to match the fit and function of the original part on the specified BMW applications. The regular-grade construction is intended for dependable service in the rear suspension system.