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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1996 Porsche 911

Same parts as every 1995–1998 911, showing 1996. See the 1995–1998 page

Bilstein lists 8 parts for the 1996 Porsche 911, across 4 lines from the B6 Performance to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
521–524 mm20.5–20.6 in
Front, collapsed
398–421 mm15.7–16.6 in
Rear, extended
484–498 mm19.1–19.6 in
Rear, collapsed
375–375 mm14.8–14.8 in
Lowering options
10–35 mm

Narrow it to your 911

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
RecommendedB6 Performance

35-116486

35-116493

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Left and right, one each

  • 25mm extra threads

Rear

Shocks
RecommendedB6 Performance

24-061308

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

8 parts for the 1996 Porsche 911

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

Front left

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front right

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-193605 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Turbo
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 760kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-132688 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 15-35mm, up to 760kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-20mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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