Skip to content
Eskimo Auto & Truck Parts

Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2003–2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Bilstein lists 13 parts for the 2003–2005 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

Narrow it to your Beetle

Submodel
Body
Engine

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-045744

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-046370

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-029177

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Sport Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-026239

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

13 parts for the 2005 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 GL
  • Not for L4 2.0L
  • Hatchback only (GLS)
  • 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

  • Hatchback only (GL, GLS)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 850kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184023 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for GLS TDI
  • Convertible only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 1050kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 25mm, up to 870kg 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

Not sure which one is right?

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

Other Beetle years Want it installed? Eskimo Auto Repair

100% genuine Bilstein, from authorized North American distribution.

BILSTEIN is a trademark of thyssenkrupp Bilstein GmbH. Eskimo is an independent retailer.