Bilstein B8 Front Right Shock Absorber / Strut / Damper (Shortened) for BMW E36 3 Series & Z3 incl. ALPINA B3 – Offside/RHS, Lowered Springs & Sport Suspension, Inverted Monotube Gas – 35-044031 – Saloon/Touring/Coupe/Convertible/Compact

Bilstein B8 Front Offside Damper for BMW E36 and Z3, plus ALPINA B3 — Part No. 35-044031

Transform the way your E36 or Z3 drives with the Bilstein B8 front right suspension leg, part number 35-044031. This uprated front RHS strut is purpose-built for vehicles on lowering springs or factory sport setups, giving you tighter body control, sharper steering feel and confidence on fast road driving without ruining day-to-day ride quality.

The B8 uses a shortened body to work perfectly with reduced ride height, maintaining spring preload and geometry so the car sits right and handles as it should. Expect reduced roll, better turn-in, improved traction out of bends and stable braking on British B-roads and motorways. We run B8 on our own E36 builds and our customers consistently report a night-and-day improvement in handling precision and stability.

Why this B8 front RHS strut is the right upgrade

• Designed for lowered springs and sport chassis cars for the correct stroke and control
• Inverted single-tube gas design for superb damping consistency and durability
• Crisp steering response with reduced dive and squat for confident road manners
• Ideal for fast-road use and track-day prep while keeping comfort in check
• Direct-fit replacement for the front offside damper on E36 and Z3 applications

Building a matching front axle set. Pair this unit with the left-hand side equivalent, Bilstein 35-044024, for a complete upgrade.

Technical details

• Position: Front axle, right side
• Format: Suspension strut
• Mounting: Top pin
• Construction: Inverted single-tube
• Damping type: Gas pressure

Fitment summary

Suits BMW 3 Series E36 platforms including Saloon, Touring, Coupe, Convertible and Compact, BMW Z3 Roadster and Coupe, and ALPINA B3 based on the E36. Covers popular engines such as 316i, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 2.8, 3.0 and relevant Z3 variants. If your car runs a lowered spring kit or factory sport suspension, this is the front offside unit you need.

Our compatibility check

We verify fitment before dispatch. Add your UK registration or the last 7 of your VIN at checkout and we will confirm suitability for your exact model and build date.

Installation

Professional fitting recommended. MJ Modifications in Warwickshire can install this component. Request a fitting quote at info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

Part numbers

• Bilstein reference: 35-044031
• EAN: 4025258601393
• UPC: 651860601397

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