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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, across 7 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
501–553 mm19.7–21.8 in
Front, collapsed
377–425 mm14.8–16.7 in
Rear, extended
580–584 mm22.8–23.0 in
Rear, collapsed
358–389 mm14.1–15.3 in
Lowering options
10–30 mm

Narrow it to your Beetle

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-183729

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

35-108177

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

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 2012 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 B1 OE Replacement

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-259462 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Base only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 820kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-259486 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Turbo only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 880kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-158283 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Turbo only
  • Front Lowered Height: 20-30mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 880kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-158176 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Turbo only
  • Front Lowered Height: 20-30mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 880kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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