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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf

Same parts as every 2000–2006 Golf, showing 2004. See the 2000–2006 page

Bilstein lists 15 parts for the 2004 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
621–640 mm24.4–25.2 in
Rear, collapsed
392–400 mm15.4–15.7 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

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

Submodel

Rear

Shocks

Check fitment with us before ordering: Bilstein's notes decide which one fits.

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

15 parts for the 2004 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

  • 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

  • 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, GLS TDI, GTI VR6 only
  • 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

46-180339 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GTI 1.8T only
  • Front Lowered Height: 10mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 10mm, 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, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • 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

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 Golf and we'll pick with you.

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