GoodB4 OE Replacement
21-030406
B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1981 Audi 4000
Same parts as every 1980–1987 4000, showing 1981. See the 1980–1987 page
Bilstein lists 6 parts for the 1981 Audi 4000, across 3 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B8 Performance Plus.
- Front, extended
- 535–556 mm21.0–21.9 in
- Front, collapsed
- 378–456 mm14.9–18.0 in
- Rear, extended
- 546–572 mm21.5–22.5 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 360–369 mm14.2–14.5 in
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Strut cartridgesBetterB6 Performance
34-030059
B6 Performance Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
6 parts for the 1981 Audi 4000
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
21-030406 B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
34-030059 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
34-030066 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-019680 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
24-020510 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-020503 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
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