Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1983 Porsche 911

Same parts as every 1965–1988 911, showing 1983. See the 1965–1988 page

Bilstein lists 31 parts for the 1983 Porsche 911, across 3 lines from the B6 Performance to the Motorsport.

Front, extended: 543–586 mm21.4–23.1 in
Front, collapsed: 364–466 mm14.3–18.3 in
Rear, extended: 545–587 mm21.4–23.1 in
Rear, collapsed: 349–444 mm13.7–17.5 in

Good, better, best

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

Front

Check fitment with us before ordering: Bilstein's notes decide which one fits.

RecommendedB6 Performance

28-188629

B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Club Sport Version
Setting: 1665/1605
With OE Bilstein Suspension

Rear

Shocks

Check fitment with us before ordering: Bilstein's notes decide which one fits.

RecommendedB6 Performance

24-001670

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 1
Setting: 2385/1330
For use with M12 lower mounting bolt

31 parts for the 1983 Porsche 911

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Better B6 Performance

28-188629 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Club Sport Version
Setting: 1665/1605
With OE Bilstein Suspension
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34-001127 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 1
Setting: 2015/755
With OE Boge Suspension
With Inner Threaded Strut Tube
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34-001141 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1505/1160
With OE Boge Suspension
With Outer Threaded Strut Tube
Check which applies to your vehicle

34-001158 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Sport Street Version
Setting: 2335/1195
With OE Boge Suspension
With Inner or Outer Threaded Strut Tube
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34-050019 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1440/1000
With OE Bilstein Suspension
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P36-0111 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 1
Setting: 2015/755
With OE Boge Suspension
With Inner Threaded Strut Tube
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Better B8 Performance Plus

34-001134 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1505/1160
With OE Boge Suspension
With Inner Threaded Strut Tube
Check which applies to your vehicle

34-001165 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

Club Sport Version
Setting: 2185/1935
With OE Boge Suspension
With Inner or Outer Threaded Strut Tube
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34-050491 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

RSR Version 2
Setting: 2405/1800
With OE Bilstein Suspension
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34-050507 B8 Performance Plus Strut Cartridge

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

Sport Street Version
Setting: 2560/1315
With OE Bilstein Suspension
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Front left

Better B6 Performance

35-001270 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1440/1000
With Standard Spindle
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35-003885 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Sport Street Version
Setting: 2300/1075
With Reinforced Spindle
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35-003908 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Club Sport Version
Setting: 1715/1645
With Reinforced Spindle
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35-003922 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Rally Version
Setting: 2805/1130
With Reinforced Spindle
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Component Motorsport

35-245841 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 2
Setting: 2405/1800
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
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35-286691 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 3
Setting: 1665/1605
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
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35-587743 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 1
Setting: 1600/1600
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
Check which applies to your vehicle

Front right

Better B6 Performance

35-001287 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1440/1000
With Standard Spindle
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35-003892 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Sport Street Version
Setting: 2300/1075
With Reinforced Spindle
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35-003915 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Club Sport Version
Setting: 1715/1645
With Reinforced Spindle
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35-003939 B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each

Rally Version
Setting: 2805/1130
With Reinforced Spindle
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Component Motorsport

35-245834 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 2
Setting: 2405/1800
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
Check which applies to your vehicle

35-286707 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 3
Setting: 1665/1605
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
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35-587736 Motorsports Strut Assembly

Sold each

RSR Version 1
Setting: 1600/1600
With Reinforced Spindle, -10mm ride height
Requires additional components and racing springs
Check which applies to your vehicle

Rear

Better B6 Performance

24-001670 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 1
Setting: 2385/1330
For use with M12 lower mounting bolt
Check which applies to your vehicle

24-001694 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Standard Version 2
Setting: 1965/1330
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
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24-009676 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Club Sport Version
Setting: 1800/1645
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
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24-009737 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rally Version
Setting: 2855/1400
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
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24-009751 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Sport Street Version
Setting: 3365/1645
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
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Component Motorsport

24-595452 Motorsports Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

RSR Version 1
Setting: 1800/1700
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
Requires additional components and racing springs
Check which applies to your vehicle

24-617321 Motorsports Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

RSR Version 2
Setting: 2400/1800
For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
Requires additional components and racing springs
Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the 911 and we'll pick with you.

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