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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 Pro Kit - 46-187901

£1,784.40 £1,516.86

CAR FITMENT: VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 2.5 R5 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 V6 TDI, 3.2 V6, 3.6 V6 FSI, 4.2 V8, 4.2 V8 FSI (12/02-05/10) -> CH.Nr.: 7L-9-045000; without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates; without pneumatic suspension VA:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-000507

£1,140.00 £969.07

CAR FITMENT:VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T, 1.8 T 20V, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI,2.3 VR5 (11/00-08/05) Conditions see certificatesVA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1175 kgHA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1200...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-131614

£146.40 £65.50

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 35-003663

£310.80 £205.15

CAR FITMENT: VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, 1.3, 1.3 CAT, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 G, 1.6 TD, 1.6 TD CL, 1.8, 1.8 GTI, 1.8 GTI 16V, 1.8 GTI CAT, 1.8 GTI G60, 1.8 i CAT, 2.0 (08/83-07/92) VW GOLF...

BILSTEIN - EVO S - 47-313767

£1,173.60 £1,032.85

SKODA OCTAVIA III (5E3, NL3, NR3) [11/12 -] 1.0 TSI [05/16 -] 85 KW 1.2 TSI [11/12 -] 63 KW 1.2 TSI [11/12 -] 77 KW 1.2 TSI [05/15 - 02/17] 81 KW 1.4 TSI [11/12 -] 103 KW 1.4...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-139320

£150.00 £57.76

CAR FITMENT: VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.0, 1.0 GLS, 1.2 TSI, 1.4 16V, 1.4 FSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 Multifuel, 1.6 TDI, 1.8, 1.8 Hybrid, 1.9 SDi, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V (01/05-)...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-127439

£134.40 £58.99

CAR FITMENT:A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI,1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro,1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI,2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro,2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI,2.0 TFSI quattro (09/04-) with sports suspension;...

VW T5 Top and Bottom Bush for Bilstein B14 - Genuine Spare Part

£27.60

CAR FITMENT VW T5, T6 Top and Bottom REAR Bush for Bilstein B14 - Genuine Spare Parts Top - E4-GV2-Z055A09 Bottom - E4-GV2-Z055A04 Fits Kit numbers 47-196704 and 47-222564. Damper number 24-196727 These bushes fails due to fitting error. IMPORTANT: To avoid...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-015240

£188.40 £124.34

CAR FITMENT: SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, 1.8 16V, 1.8 i, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 i, 2.0 i 16V (05/91-03/99) VA: mono-tube SEAT TOLEDO I (1L) 1.6 i, 1.8 16V, 1.8 i, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD,...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-629485

£241.20 £159.20

CAR FITMENTVW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI G60 Syncro (08/88-12/91) 118 kW not: Country VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Syncro CAT (08/87-10/91) 66 kW not: Country VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro (02/86-07/91) 66 kW not:...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-001028

£231.60 £143.00

CAR FITMENT: VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, 1.3, 1.3 CAT, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 G, 1.6 TD, 1.6 TD CL, 1.8, 1.8 GTI, 1.8 GTI 16V, 1.8 GTI CAT, 1.8 GTI G60, 1.8 i CAT, 2.0 (08/83-07/92) VA: for...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-131607

£135.60 £62.50

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259073

£1,203.60 £1,023.14

CAR FITMENTSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI (05/14-) 81 kW Conditions see certificates; Multilink Axle; Type: G01, G02, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 985 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Lowering...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-188700

£1,102.80 £937.45

CAR FITMENT: VW PASSAT (3B2) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.3 VR5 (10/96-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 3B_YE121221; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1090 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1010 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192141

£1,483.20 £1,260.82

CAR FITMENT: VW MULTIVAN V (7HM, 7HF, 7HN, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI, 2.0 TSI 4motion (11/03-) not for: 1BH; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30...

Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension Kit - 47-196704

£1,500.00 £1,408.63

CAR FITMENT VW Transporter T5 and T6 - T26, T28 and T30 2003 onwards Lowers 30-50mm front and rear. This kit will not fit the T32 model which has different fixings. Please see kit number 47-222564. We also stock the...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Parts - 12-313204

£70.80 £46.02

Bilstein recommends replacing this in pairs VW MULTIVAN V (7HM, 7HN, 7HF, 7EF, 7EM, 7EN) [04/03 - 08/15] 2.0 [11/03 - 08/15] 85 KW 2.0 TSI [07/12 - 08/15] 110 KW 2.0 TSI [05/11 - 08/15] 150 KW 2.0 TSI...

Bilstein B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit - 48-158176

£1,992.00 £1,593.73

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.2 TSI (07/11-) 77 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20-30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1140 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 10-30 mm; Multilink Axle; Axle load [kg] to...