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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2017 Audi A3

Same parts as every 2017–2019 A3, showing 2017. See the 2017–2019 page

Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2017 Audi A3, across 8 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the Motorsport. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
493–548 mm19.4–21.6 in
Front, collapsed
382–425 mm15.0–16.7 in
Rear, extended
604–625 mm23.8–24.6 in
Rear, collapsed
393–400 mm15.5–15.7 in
Lowering options
0–50 mm

Narrow it to your A3

Submodel
Body

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-232342

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard or Sport Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-229872

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which A3 you have.

Body

13 parts for the 2017 Audi A3

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

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

Best B14 coilovers

47-251588 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

47-342941 EVO S Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-35mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-40mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-251570 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Component Motorsport

89-313022 EVO R Suspension Kit

Sold each

  • Front Lowered Height: 10-30mm
  • Rear Lowered Height: 0-30mm
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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