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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Same parts as every 2001–2004 Jetta, showing 2003. See the 2001–2004 page

Bilstein lists 19 parts for the 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, 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
621–668 mm24.4–26.3 in
Rear, collapsed
392–438 mm15.4–17.2 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Narrow it to your Jetta

Submodel
Body
Engine

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 Jetta you have.

Submodel

Rear

Shocks

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

Submodel
Body

19 parts for the 2003 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

19-029177 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Sport Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

19-029429 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for GLI
  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Standard Suspension

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

  • GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 950kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180315 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180377 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS only
  • Sedan only
  • L4 2.0L only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 960kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180384 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • Sedan only
  • L4 1.8L only (GL Sedan, GLS Sedan)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 960kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180414 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS, TDI only
  • Wagon only
  • L4 2.0L only (GL Wagon, GLS Wagon)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180421 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS, Wolfsburg Edition only
  • Wagon only
  • L4 1.8L only (GL Wagon, GLS Wagon)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg 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

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