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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1996–1997 Volkswagen Golf

Bilstein lists 9 parts for the 1996–1997 Volkswagen Golf, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
512–530 mm20.1–20.8 in
Front, collapsed
357–416 mm14.0–16.4 in
Rear, extended
608–634 mm23.9–25.0 in
Rear, collapsed
422–423 mm16.6–16.6 in
Lowering options
10–50 mm

Narrow it to your Golf

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-045010

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

35-043959

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

Answer 1 quick question to compare

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

Submodel

9 parts for the 1997 Volkswagen Golf

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

Best B14 coilovers

47-124844 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Requires 15mm wheel spacers
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 840kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 740kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-080569 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Front Lowered Height: 35-50mm, up to 840kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-30mm, up to 740kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

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

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