The H&R 29975-1 is a set of Sport lowering springs for the 1995–2001 BMW 740i and 740iL (E38) built for cars without self-leveling suspension and without factory sport suspension. It fits both the M60 4.0L and M62 4.4L V8 engines. Owners on user forums report roughly 1.3 inches of drop in front and 0.6 inch in the rear, which narrows the wide fender gap the E38 shows at stock ride height while keeping the car usable on daily roads.
Compared with stock springs, the appeal is a visible, firmer-handling drop at a fraction of the cost of a full coilover system. Owners on user forums say the ride stays smooth and comfortable when these springs are paired with Bilstein struts, while others find the factory shocks still work but feel bouncier on uneven pavement. If you want the handling gain fully realized, budget for dampers alongside the springs. Searches this kit answers include E38 740iL lowering springs, 1995-2001 BMW 740i sport springs, E38 fender gap fix, and H&R 29975-1 install.
This kit is designed for E38 740i and 740iL models without self-leveling and without sport suspension. Confirm your specific vehicle in the fitment selector before ordering.
Owners on user forums report about 1.3 inches at the front and 0.6 inch at the rear. Actual results vary with tire size, spring settling, and the condition of your existing components, so measure before and after.
Owners on user forums say the factory shocks work with these springs but ride bouncier on uneven roads. Many owners pair them with Bilstein struts for a more controlled ride.
Owners on user forums advise against lowering only the rear, saying the car will not sit well or look right. Lowering both ends together is the common approach.
Front spring replacement on the E38 generally means removing the strut assembly and compressing the spring, so plan on a spring compressor, a jack and stands, and a torque wrench. Owners on user forums describe the rear as the quicker job on BMW chassis. Use blue thread locker rather than red on the knuckle and strut bolts: one owner on a user forum found red-locked bolts seized and had to drill out a snapped bolt. Expect to recheck alignment after the springs are installed and to have a helper for the front job.
