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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Smart Fortwo

Same parts as every 2008–2015 Fortwo, showing 2012. See the 2008–2015 page

Bilstein lists 7 parts for the 2012 Smart Fortwo, across 5 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B14 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
314–449 mm12.4–17.7 in
Front, collapsed
195–330 mm7.7–13.0 in
Rear, extended
400–412 mm15.7–16.2 in
Rear, collapsed
337–358 mm13.3–14.1 in
Lowering options
10–30 mm

Narrow it to your Fortwo

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts

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These struts differ by version, so we need to know which Fortwo you have.

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Rear

Shocks

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Fortwo you have.

Submodel

7 parts for the 2012 Smart Fortwo

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 B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-207159 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 440kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 660kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-165403 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Electric Drive, Passion, Passion Cabrio, Pure only
  • Front Lowered Height: 10-20mm, up to 440kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 660kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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