Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2008 Mini Cooper
Bilstein lists 27 parts for the 2008 Mini Cooper, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 411–456 mm16.2–17.9 in
- Front, collapsed
- 278–388 mm10.9–15.3 in
- Rear, extended
- 394–417 mm15.5–16.4 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 290–297 mm11.4–11.7 in
- Lowering options
- 20–50 mm
Narrow it to your Cooper
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These struts differ by version, so we need to know which Cooper you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Cooper you have.
27 parts for the 2008 Mini Cooper
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
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-215990 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- R56 only (Base, S)
- Standard Suspension
19-216003 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- R56 only (Base, S)
- Sport Suspension
Better B6 Performance
Rear left
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
Rear right
Better B6 Performance
Better B8 Performance Plus
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-180452 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base, S only
- R52 only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 890kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 800kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-180469 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base, S only
- R56 only
- Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 755kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
46-180476 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Clubman, S Clubman only
- Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 855kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B14 coilovers
47-126916 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base, S only
- R52 only
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 890kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 760kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
47-139060 B14 PSS Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- R56 only (Base, S)
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 855kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-136648 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Base, S only
- R52 only
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 890kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 800kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
48-153720 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- R56 only (Base, S)
- Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 905kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 855kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the Cooper and we'll pick with you.
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