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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf

Bilstein lists 23 parts for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf, 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
608–640 mm23.9–25.2 in
Rear, collapsed
392–423 mm15.4–16.6 in
Lowering options
10–50 mm

Narrow it to your Golf

Submodel
Body code

Good, better, best

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 Golf you have.

Submodel
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Rear

Shocks

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

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23 parts for the 1999 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

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-180308 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Wolfsburg Edition
  • A4 only (GL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 950kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-15mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 950kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180315 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Wolfsburg Edition
  • A4 only (GL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10-15mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180322 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, TDI only
  • A4 only (GL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1050kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 925kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180346 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS, TDI only
  • A4 only (GL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 925kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-190024 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • A3 only (GL)
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 950kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 840kg Axle Load
  • Plus Axle
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-124844 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • A3 only (GL)
  • 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

47-124851 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Wolfsburg Edition
  • A4 only (GL)
  • 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

48-080569 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • A3 only (GL)
  • 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

48-080651 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for Wolfsburg Edition
  • A4 only (GL)
  • 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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