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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Same parts as every 1985–1987 Jetta, showing 1986. See the 1985–1987 page

Bilstein lists 9 parts for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, across 5 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
502–525 mm19.7–20.6 in
Front, collapsed
326–431 mm12.8–17.0 in
Rear, extended
608–634 mm23.9–25.0 in
Rear, collapsed
422–423 mm16.6–16.6 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Narrow it to your Jetta

Submodel

Good, better, best

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

Front

GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-041142

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • For Bolted Struts Only
BetterB6 Performance

35-043959

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • For Bolted Struts Only

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-019741

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-006569

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

9 parts for the 1986 Volkswagen Jetta

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

46-189967 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for GLI
  • Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 840kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, 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: 30-50mm, up to 840kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 740kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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