Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2006 Audi A4
Bilstein lists 23 parts for the 2006 Audi A4, across 7 lines from the B3 OE Replacement springs to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 603–625 mm23.7–24.6 in
- Front, collapsed
- 447–487 mm17.6–19.2 in
- Rear, extended
- 538–602 mm21.2–23.7 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 362–399 mm14.2–15.7 in
- Lowering options
- 20–60 mm
Narrow it to your A4
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
ShocksAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which A4 you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which A4 you have.
23 parts for the 2006 Audi A4
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
24-065160 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Cabriolet only
Rear
Good B3 OE Replacement springs
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
24-119795 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-263443 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Cabriolet only
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-188465 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- L4 2.0L only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1090kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-188472 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Not for L4 1.8L
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1165kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-188588 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- L4 2.0L only
- Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1090kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 35-40mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-188595 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base only
- Not for L4 1.8L
- Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 35-40mm, up to 1035kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-189837 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Cabriolet only
- L4 1.8L only
- Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 1100kg Axle Load
- To Chassis # 8E-7-400 000
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B14 coilovers
47-169289 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 30-60mm, up to 1250kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-50mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-169301 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 30-60mm, up to 1250kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-50mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the A4 and we'll pick with you.
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