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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf

Same parts as every 2010–2013 Golf, showing 2011. See the 2010–2013 page

Bilstein lists 19 parts for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, across 8 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B1 Components & hardware. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
503–553 mm19.8–21.8 in
Front, collapsed
377–426 mm14.8–16.8 in
Rear, extended
585–640 mm23.0–25.2 in
Rear, collapsed
358–370 mm14.1–14.6 in
Lowering options
20–50 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

22-131607

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
BetterB6 Performance

35-158714

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • 55mm Outside Strut Diameter

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-183749

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

33-158723

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

19 parts for the 2011 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 B1 OE Replacement

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-183774 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184481 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 940kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184498 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1120kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 940kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-187949 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 940kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-187956 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1120kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 940kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-188069 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-158283 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With Independent Rear Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-158176 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1140kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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