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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 B12 Sportline Kit -46-237583

£1,210.80 £1,029.26

CAR FITMENTBMW 3 Gran Turismo (F34) 318 d (03/13-) 100 kW Conditions see certificates; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 40-50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 950 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35-40 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1265 kg...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-065153 (Discontinued)

£171.36 £131.99 - Sold Out

Replaced by 24-263436

Bilstein Front B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 31-231299

£824.40 £562.03

CAR FITMENTBMW 5 (E60) M5 (09/04-03/10) 373 kW with electronic suspension control; with EDC

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-248988

£121.20 £52.50

CAR FITMENTBMW X5 (E53) 3.0 (06/00-12/06) 168 kW BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d (05/01-12/03) 135 kW BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d (09/03-12/06) 155 kW BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 d (12/03-12/06) 160 kW BMW X5 (E53) 3.0 i (05/00-12/06) 163 kW...

Bilstein Front Right B4 OE Replacement - 19-287416

£415.20 £159.86

BMW 5 Touring (G31) [03/17 -] 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive [11/20 -] 120 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive [11/20 -] 135 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive [11/20 -] 215 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid xDrive [11/20 -] 200 KW 530 i...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-261515

£397.20 £185.00

BMW X5 (E70) xDrive 30 i [02/07 - 12/12] 172kW, 234HPBMW X5 (E70) xDrive 30 i [09/08 - 12/10] 194kW, 264HPBMW X5 (E70) 3.0 si [10/06 - 09/08] 200kW, 272HPBMW X5 (E70) xDrive 30 i [10/08 - 03/10] 200kW, 272HPBMW...

BILSTEIN Rear Left B2 OE Replacement (Air) - 45-291968

£1,274.40 £995.06

AUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 2.8 FSI [08/07 - 07/10] 154kW, 210HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 3.0 [07/03 - 05/06] 160kW, 218HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 3.0 [07/03 - 05/05] 162kW, 220HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E)...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 38-131172

£163.20 £80.50

CAR FITMENTVW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 (05/79-12/82) 37 kW with standard chassis VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 (05/79-12/82) 37 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version ; only in connection with D_mpfer 24-008303 VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 D (01/81-07/87) 37...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-005043

£309.60 £190.01

CAR FITMENTMERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS (W460) 230 G (02/80-07/87) 75 kW MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS (W460) 230 G (03/79-07/93) 66 kW MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS (W460) 230 GE (04/82-08/92) 92 kW MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS (W460) 230 GE (05/87-08/92) 90 kW MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS (W460) 240 GD (03/79-08/87) 53...

Right Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-184081

£307.20 £118.28

CAR FITMENT: BMW X5 (E70) 3.0 d, 3.0 d All-wheel Drive, 3.0 sd, 3.0 si, xDrive30d, xDrive30i, xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive40d, xDrive48i, xDrive50i (02/07-) without 3rd seating row; without ride height adjustment BMW X6 (E71) 30d, 35d, 35i, 50i, xDrive30d, xDrive35d,...

Bilstein Front Left B4 OE Replacement - 19-287379

£381.60 £146.93

BMW 5 Touring (G31) [03/17 -] 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid [11/20 -] 120 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid [11/20 -] 135 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid [11/20 -] 200 KW 530 e Plug-in-Hybrid [11/20 -] 215 KW 520 i [07/17 - 06/20] 120...

Bilstein Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-230887

£264.00 £112.00

CAR FITMENTBMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive (09/08-03/10) 145 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive (09/08-03/10) 160 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd (01/07-03/10) 145 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-273121

£212.40 £133.00

AUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.0 TFSI [10/16 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 30 TFSI [07/18 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.4 TFSI [06/16 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 35 TFSI [07/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.6 TDI [06/16 - 10/18]...

VW Transporter B14 rear adjuster kit

£96.00

CAR FITMENT: VW T5 Transporter T28, T30 and T32. VW Transporter rear spring adjuster kit for Bilstein B14 kits. This kit is for 1 side. Please order 2 if required for both rear springs.

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-257102

£84.00 £36.49

CAR FITMENTSKODA YETI (5L) 1.8 TSI 4x4 (05/09-) 118 kW Coil spring with constant wire diameter SKODA YETI (5L) 1.8 TSI 4x4 (11/09-) 112 kW Coil spring with constant wire diameter SKODA YETI (5L) 2.0 TDI (05/15-) 110 kW Coil...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-114086

£332.40 £201.01

CAR FITMENT: BMW 5 (E39) 535 i, 540 i (04/96-06/03) without M-technics; without ride height adjustment; without pneumatic suspension BMW 5 Touring (E39) 540 i (01/97-05/04) without M-technics; with ride height adjustment; with air suspension

Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension Kit - 47-229952

£1,292.40 £1,034.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Rigid Axle; Conditions see certificates; Type: G03, G04, G05; Type: G06, G07, 0N1; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1090 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]:...

BILSTEIN Front B8 Performance Plus - 22-250575

£177.60 £117.23

SEAT AROSA HATCH (6H) 1.0 [10/98 - 01/01] 37kW, 50HPSEAT AROSA HATCH (6H) 1.0 [05/97 - 06/04] 37kW, 50HPSEAT AROSA HATCH (6H) 1.4 [05/97 - 06/04] 44kW, 60HPSEAT AROSA HATCH (6H) 1.4 16V [01/00 - 06/04] 74kW, 100HPSEAT AROSA HATCH...

BILSTEIN - B1 Service Parts - 11-270539

£51.60 £20.50

FORD FIESTA V (JH_, JD_) [11/01 - 12/14] 1.25 16V [03/03 - 06/08] 51 KW 1.25 16V [05/02 - 06/08] 55 KW 1.3 [11/01 - 06/08] 44 KW 1.3 [11/01 - 06/08] 51 KW 1.4 16V [11/01 - 06/08]...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189783

£1,142.40 £971.11

CAR FITMENT: A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro (09/09-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1120 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle...