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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2013–2016 Volkswagen Beetle

Bilstein lists 10 parts for the 2013–2016 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
358–373 mm14.1–14.7 in
Lowering options
10–30 mm

Narrow it to your Beetle

Submodel
Body

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
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-226330

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

24-222198

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Compatible with OE and aftermarket lowering springs

10 parts for the 2016 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

46-259486 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Fleet Edition, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • Hatchback only (R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 880kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-259509 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Denim, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL only
  • Convertible only (R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL)
  • 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

  • Not for Dune
  • 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

  • Not for Dune
  • 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

Not sure which one is right?

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