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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Audi A4

Same parts as every 2010–2016 A4, showing 2012. See the 2010–2016 page

Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2012 Audi A4, across 7 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B1 Components & hardware. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
504–524 mm19.8–20.6 in
Front, collapsed
372–385 mm14.6–15.1 in
Rear, extended
645–665 mm25.4–26.2 in
Rear, collapsed
400–439 mm15.7–17.3 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Good, better, best

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

Front

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-171593

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-145961

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-171609

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension without Electronic Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-145978

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Without Electronic Suspension

13 parts for the 2012 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

Rear

Good B1 OE Replacement

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-183323 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 35mm, up to 1105kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1160kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-183521 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45mm, up to 1105kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 35mm, up to 1155kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-147231 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-50mm, up to 1245kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1225kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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