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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.

BILSTEIN - B6 Performance - 24-327756

£319.20 £207.01

VW TOUAREG (CR7) [11/17 -] 3.0 TSI 4motion [03/18 -] 250 KW 2.0 TFSi 4motion [05/18 -] 183 KW 3.0 R 4motion [09/20 -] 340 KW 3.0 eHybrid 4motion [11/20 -] 280 KW 3.0 TDI 4motion [05/18 -] 170 KW...

BILSTEIN - B1 Service Parts - 11-267959

£55.20 £23.99

AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) [11/94 - 12/01] 1.6 [11/94 - 10/00] 74 KW 1.6 [07/00 - 11/00] 75 KW 1.8 [11/94 - 11/00] 92 KW 1.8 quattro [01/95 - 11/00] 92 KW 1.8 T [01/95 - 11/00] 110 KW 1.8...

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 36-199389

£129.60 £64.50

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.0 TDI (02/09-09/10) 176 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version PORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.2 (10/03-09/07) 184 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version PORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.6 (02/07-09/10) 213 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version VW TOUAREG...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-106397

£112.80 £48.49

Item replaces: 15-106384CAR FITMENT:SEAT INCA (6K9) 1.4 16V, 1.4 i, 1.6, 1.6 i (06/97-06/03) SEAT INCA (6K9) 1.7 D, 1.9 D, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI (11/95-06/03) VW CADDY II Box (9K9A) 1.4, 1.7 SDI, 1.9 D, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI,60 1.4,...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 21-030345

£116.40 £43.49

CAR FITMENT: 50 (86) 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 (08/74-07/78) VW DERBY (86) 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (02/77-09/81) VW DERBY (86C, 80) 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 (08/81-12/84) VW POLO (86) 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (03/75-09/81) VW POLO (86C, 80) 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 CAT, 1.1,...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-130788

£92.40 £40.00

CAR FITMENTVW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.8 (02/88-08/96) 66 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.8 (08/90-08/96) 55 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TD (03/91-08/96) 55 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 2.0...

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 36-130702

£57.60 £27.49

Replaced by 36-226085

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-292061

£190.80 £125.94

VW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI [10/16 -] 75kW, 102HPVW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI [09/16 -] 103kW, 140HPVW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI 4motion [04/17 -] 103kW, 140HPVW CRAFTER Box (SY_, SX_) 2.0 TDI [09/16 -]...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-261236

£1,172.40 £996.62

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.6 TDI (09/13-) 81 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03-G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1070 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Axle load [kg]...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192134

£1,047.60 £890.53

CAR FITMENT: VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.8, 1.9, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 2.0, 2.4 D, 2.4 D Syncro, 2.5, 2.5 Syncro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI Syncro, 2.8 VR6 (11/90-04/03) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 40-45 mm; axle load...

Bilstein Rear B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-202633

£186.00 £122.77

CAR FITMENTVW (FAW) CADDY Box 1.6 (03/05-12/07) 75 kW with sports suspension; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm VW (FAW) CADDY Box 1.6 (03/05-12/07) 75 kW with sports suspension; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm VW (FAW) CADDY Box 1.6 (03/05-12/07) 75...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-225323

£63.60 £26.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.2 TDI (03/01-08/05) 45 kW with ball bearing AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 (02/00-08/05) 55 kW with ball bearing AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI (02/00-08/05) 55 kW with ball bearing AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI (11/03-08/05) 66...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-170732

£129.60 £59.50

CAR FITMENT:Q3 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI quattro (06/11-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension controlSVW TIGUAN 1.8 TSI, 1.8 TSI 4motion, 2.0 TSI 4motion (03/10-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension controlVW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, 1.4...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-000175

£189.60 £116.00

Bilstein Front Right B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-239950

£532.80 £399.62

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 155 kW for vehicles without pneumatic suspension; without PASM PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 176 kW for vehicles without pneumatic suspension; without PASM PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/11-) 180 kW for vehicles without pneumatic...

Bilstein Rear B6 Performance - 24-277631

£163.20 £102.00

Currently on backorder SEAT IBIZA V (KJ1) [01/17 -] 1.0 [07/17 -] 48 KW 1.0 [01/17 -] 55 KW 1.0 MPi [07/18 -] 59 KW 1.0 TSI [01/17 -] 70 KW 1.0 TSI [08/20 -] 81 KW 1.0 TSI [01/17...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-117291

£99.60 £43.99

CAR FITMENTVOLVO S40 I (VS) 1.6 (03/99-12/03) 80 kW with ball bearing VOLVO S40 I (VS) 1.6 (09/95-08/99) 77 kW with ball bearing VOLVO S40 I (VS) 1.8 (03/99-12/03) 90 kW with ball bearing VOLVO S40 I (VS) 1.8 (06/01-08/03)...

BILSTEIN - EVO S - 47-313774

£1,210.80 £1,065.59

AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) [09/12 -] 1.0 TFSI [07/16 - 10/20] 85 KW 30 TFSI [07/18 - 10/20] 85 KW 1.2 TFSI [05/13 -] 77 KW 1.2 TFSI [05/14 - 08/16] 81 KW 1.4 TFSI [09/12 - 10/20] 90...

BILSTEIN - B4 OE Replacement - 19-321387

£325.20 £130.09

VW TOUAREG (CR7) [11/17 -] 3.0 TSI 4motion [03/18 -] 250 KW 2.0 TFSi 4motion [05/18 -] 183 KW 3.0 R 4motion [11/20 -] 250 KW 3.0 eHybrid 4motion [11/20 -] 250 KW 3.0 TDI 4motion [05/18 -] 170 KW...

Bilstein Front Left B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 45-240256

£1,456.80 £1,136.09

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 155 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 176 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/11-) 180 kW for pneumatic...