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Confused? Bilstein Buying Guide

Bilstein have a very comprehensive product range from original equipment (OE) shock absorbers to professional motorsport applications. It can be confusing so this guide will explain some of the differences between the main products to help you make an informed choice.

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Shock absorbers

Bilstein B4 - These are classed as a replacement damper. A few B4 variations exist depending on the vehicle application but these are all intended to replace the standard shocks fitted when the car was new.

Bilstein B6 - A non adjustable sport damper which is painted yellow. The B6 damper is designed for the motorist that wants a sporty ride without lowering the car or changing the original springs.

Bilstein B8 - just like the B6 shock absorber but shorter. These are only for use with lowering springs or where listed for vehicles with factory sports suspension. The are shorter to ensure the all important coil spring pre load as lowering springs are shorter than OE springs.

Suspension Kits

Bilstein B12 Sportline - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Sportline lowering springs. This kit is non adjustable with typical lowering of upto 50mm

Bilstein B12 Pro-kit - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. Typical lowering 30-40mm to give the perfect balance between looks and performance. This kit is non adjustable.

Bilstein B14 (PSS) - An height adjustable coil over kit with lowering between 30-50mm front and rear to fine tune your look.

Bilstein B16 (PSS10) - An fully adjustable coil over kit. Lowering up to 30-50mm and 10 pressure adjustments. This kit allows quick and easy parallel adjustment of bump and rebound with a twist of a dial. Flexibility for road use or track.

Bilstein ClubSport - The ultimate kit. Complete flexibility allowing 100 setting variations. You can easily adjust the bump and rebound separately to fine tune your kit to any track.

This kit can be used on the road but is better suited for the track.

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-043959

£304.80 £201.19

CAR FITMENT: SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2) 1.0 CL, 1.0 i, 1.3, 1.4, 1.4 i, 1.4 i 16V, 1.6 i, 1.7 SDI, 1.8 i, 1.8 i 16V, 1.9 D, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TD, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 i, 2.0 i 16V (02/93-06/99) ->...

Bilstein Front Right B4 OE Replacement (DampTronic®) - 23-334601

£480.00 £384.04

VEHICLE FITMENT:VW T6 Bus/Caravelle (SGB, SGJ, SHB, SHJ) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 California (SGC, SGG, SHC) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 Chassis (SFD, SFE, SFL, SFZ, SJD) — 04.15-2.0 TDI2.0 TDI 4motion T6 Multivan (SGF, SGM, SGN,...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-261144

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 2.0 TDI (02/11-) 103 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1130 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca....

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-045771

£158.40 £60.98

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; with sports suspension A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200001->...

B16 Damptronic® Kit - 49-279641 - Front Shock - F4-23273719-H0

£890.10

B16 DAMPTRONIC® Kit - 49-279641 - Front Axle Shock only CAR FITMENT SEAT LEON (5F1) 1.0 TSi [09/18 -] 63kW, 86HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.0 TSI [05/15 -] 85kW, 115HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.2 TSI [12/12 -] 63kW, 86HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.2...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-000439

£1,110.00 £943.57

CAR FITMENT: VW PASSAT (3B3) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.8 T 20V, 2.0 (11/00-05/05) CH.Nr.: 3B-YE121 222 ->; without off-road suspension; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1070 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering...

BILSTEIN Rear B3 OE Replacement - 36-269365

£99.60 £42.49

VW PASSAT MK 6 SALOON (B6) 2.0 FSI 4motion [09/05 - 07/10] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT MK 6 SALOON (B6) 3.2 FSI 4motion [11/05 - 07/10] 184kW, 250HPVW PASSAT MK 6 SALOON (B6) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion [03/05 - 08/10] 103kW,...

Bilstein Rear B1 Service Kit - 12-228720

£27.60 £14.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (07/97-01/05) 92 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T (01/97-01/05) 110 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball...

BILSTEIN B16 Damptronic® - 49-254778

£3,120.00 £2,496.20

VW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI [04/15 -] 110kW, 150HPVW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI [04/15 -] 150kW, 204HPVW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI 4motion [06/15 -] 150kW,...

Front Right Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-189703

£267.60 £214.09

CAR FITMENT: VW TOUAREG (7P5) 3.0 V6 TDI, 3.0 V6 TSI, 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid, 3.6 V6 FSI, 4.2 V8 FSI, 4.2 V8 TDI (01/10-) with sports suspension; with off-road suspension; without electronic suspension control; without pneumatic suspension

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-183705

£127.20 £54.49

CAR FITMENT: A1 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI (05/10-) A1 Sportback (8XA) 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI (11/11-) SEAT IBIZA V (6J5) 1.2, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-000378

£1,214.40 £1,032.32

CAR FITMENT: VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1) 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (01/98-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1010 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 850 kg

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 38-238857

£139.20 £58.99

CAR FITMENTVW MULTIVAN V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI (01/06-11/09) 62 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version ; for campers Coil spring with inconstant wire diameter VW MULTIVAN V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-184467

£1,014.00 £861.97

CAR FITMENT: VW POLO (6R_) 1.2 TDI, 1.6 BiFuel, 1.6 TDI (06/09-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 940 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 820 kg VW POLO (6R_) 1.2 TSI...

Front Left Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-189697

£267.60 £214.09

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-183804

£1,191.60 £899.06

CAR FITMENT: VW JETTA III (1K2) 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI (10/05-10/10) outside diameter strut 55 mm; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1040 kg HA: lowering (expertise):...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-184382

£1,176.00 £999.68

CAR FITMENT: VW SCIROCCO (137) 1.4 TSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TSI (05/08-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25-30 mm; axle load to: 1050 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20...