Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2003 Ford Focus
Same parts as every 2000–2005 Focus, showing 2003. See the 2000–2005 page
Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2003 Ford Focus, across 4 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 516–535 mm20.3–21.0 in
- Front, collapsed
- 354–434 mm13.9–17.1 in
- Rear, extended
- 449–614 mm17.7–24.2 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 328–432 mm12.9–17.0 in
- Lowering options
- 30 mm
Narrow it to your Focus
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsAnswer 1 quick question to compare
These struts differ by version, so we need to know which Focus you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Focus you have.
12 parts for the 2003 Ford Focus
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-051411 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
35-051428 B8 Performance Plus Strut Assembly
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-065878 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- LX, SE, ZTS, ZX3, ZX5 only
- Sedan only (SE)
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
24-066662 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles
- Not for ZTW
- Sedan only (SE)
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-181343 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Not for ZTW
- Sedan only (SE)
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 915kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
- Without Self-Leveling Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-181367 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- SE, ZTW only
- Wagon only (SE)
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 915kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
- Without Self-Leveling Suspension
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
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