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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Same parts as every 1998–2002 Beetle, showing 2001. See the 1998–2002 page

Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
509–531 mm20.0–20.9 in
Front, collapsed
348–438 mm13.7–17.2 in
Rear, extended
621–640 mm24.4–25.2 in
Rear, collapsed
392–400 mm15.4–15.7 in
Lowering options
20–45 mm

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Submodel
Engine

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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 Beetle you have.

Submodel

Rear

Shocks

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

Submodel

12 parts for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle

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

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-000361 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for L4 2.0L
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1050kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 850kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-000378 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 850kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-124851 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-080651 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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